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The Rampart Racing stands aren't always available, so you may have to make do with something else. [http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=32915 Harbor Freight] has a model available. While not a direct fit, you'll only need to build an adapter between the pivot plate and the engine, but that should be easily accomplished with a few pieces of aluminum angle and some hardware. You should be able to do the same thing with any universal-type stand.  
The Rampart Racing stands aren't always available (although as of April 2009 they were) so you may have to make do with something else. [http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=32915 Harbor Freight] has a model available. While not a direct fit, you'll only need to build an adapter between the pivot plate and the engine, but that should be easily accomplished with a few pieces of aluminum angle and some hardware. You should be able to do the same thing with any universal-type stand.  


Here is one such effort. Just keep in mind that this is ''fabrication'', and will involve some imagination on your part, although it really isn't too complicated. Sizes and pieces needed will vary depending on your particular stand.
Here is one such effort. Just keep in mind that this is ''fabrication'', and will involve some imagination on your part, although it really isn't too complicated. Sizes and pieces needed will vary depending on your particular stand.