KR Wilson adapter ID?

[hotrodA]

I just got this home, and don't have a clue as to what this adapter is to.
Casting is 6000 B-E

 

[hotrodA]

Can't post more than one pic.......

 

[ttpete]

The 6000 in the part number marks it as Ford because it's the basic part number for the engine assembly. The letter suffix denotes the engine it's used for, and I have no data on that. I believe that it would probably be for the flathead 6 cylinder engine that was used from 1941 to 1951 in both cars and trucks. An easy way to check would be to use a manifold gasket to see if the bolt holes line up.

 

[hotrodA]

Thanks! I'll try that.

Anyone else able to ID it?

 

[d.mcfarland]

There's a possibility that is a custom bracket. The KR Wilson adapters could be changed to allow the dealer to have it set up to work with what they were doing.

If there is a person who might know, it would be Dan at: http://www.dan4banger.com/tools.html

Here's some detail you might enjoy:https://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2014/07/07/k-r-wilson-tools-interview-with-collector-tim-hill/

I'm also going to link this to an older thread about these stand:http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=87150


Finally, you have to tell us details on yours! Price paid especially!

 

[bluebolt]

Nice find!

 

[WNYflyer]

My 1950 or so catalog says the motor stand itself is a No. 835 and the portable (casters) base as a No. 744. The catalog photo shows a casting mark ( KRW No 744) on the side the portable base. The catalog also indicates 6000-BE denotes "KRW Motor Stand Engine Adapter for a 6 cylinder Ford.

Very nice score !

 

[hotrodA]

Many thanks!! I already have the V8 and 4 cylinder ones.

I have been looking for a base, and ran across this cupcake.

Was $200 too much?

 

[WNYflyer]

Many thanks!! I already have the V8 and 4 cylinder ones.

I have been looking for a base, and ran across this cupcake.

Was $200 too much?

Well in 1950 the no 835 was $46.25, the No. 744 base was $35.40 and the 6000-BE adapter was $15. So I would say you did pretty good....... I but I think you already knew that ..............I believe those go for big bucks.

 

[Oregon rock crusher]

That's a great looking stand Hotrod and an even better price. I see it is in the bright red color. Probably close to what was original on that stand. Has anyone else encountered one of these KRW stands in a dark forest green? Here are a couple pics of one I picked up recently and I think it came in the green color. No indication this is other than original paint. Ed.

 

[bluebolt]

After looking at Ford intake/exhaust gaskets that does appear to be for a flathead six.

$200! You ****!

 

[ttpete]

I worked at the Ford engineering center for 35 years, and those stands were all over the place. Some had been modified, but they were still being used.