I stole this idea, but figured that I would post it. I made this engine/transmission stand out of 1 1/4 boxed steel. It cost me about $30 and was a fun project.

 

Needs wheels

 

Or maybe it could be caster-ated...

 

Wheels would be nice, but the cost of them made it not worthwhile. I can move it with my engine hoist, or with some muscle it can be pushed on the floor.

 

I have seen engine stands for less than $50 I wouldnt waste my time. We have a store called "Harbor freight tools" they sell stands for less than $50 you might have something like that where you live. they have wheels, turn upside down and are powder coated red

 

Thats true but they are pretty flimsy.

Here is one that won't collapse.

 

Mine is on its 4th engine build... havent had a flex issue yet!
I caught mine on sale though

 

Thats super trick

 

Nah, "super trick" would be if it had a crank and worm gear to turn it over.

 

Ha!

I had it set up once, but the little gear box had brass gears and they didn't live through the testing phase. I do have the sprocket mounted to the back of the shaft still, just waiting to find an appropiate gear box and try it again.

 

Super super trick would be having an electric motor turn the engine on the engine stand.