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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-14-2018, 04:28 PM

C-10 402

I just built an engine stand and see the bolt sleeves used to mount the block to the stand are 3/4" ID. Meanwhile the block uses 3/8" bolts, leaving a lot of play in those sleeves. Is this a problem in your mind? Any ideas?

Either way I'll use grade 8 bolts. For what it's worth, the bolt holes in the block are 1" deep.

Thanks

**Grumpy old man** · 01-14-2018, 04:41 PM

No problem, grade 8 3/8 are what screw into the block.

to make it easy pull the pin and bolt the bracket to the block to get it centered and even then raise the engine up to insert the bracket into the stand and lower the whole mess slowly to the floor .

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-14-2018, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

No problem, grade 8 3/8 are what screw into the block.

to make it easy pull the pin and bolt the bracket to the block to get it centered and even then raise the engine up to insert the bracket into the stand and lower the whole mess slowly to the floor .

Thanks Grumps. I was mostly concerned with the play (3/8" bolts in 3/4" sleeves) but it sounds like no problem. I just pulled the distributor today and observed as much as possible, but I've reserved myself to locate top center with the build up. Looking that info. up now to get a better understanding.

You lost me on lower the engine to the floor business, but I think you mean lower the block & bracket into the stand. Unfortunately I take things awfully literal

Short have mentioned, hopefully I'm through with this nonsense this week. My son and I are going to tackle it, so I can start the build already

**truckster** · 01-14-2018, 09:55 PM

Use washers under the heads of the bolts and snug them down tight. They won't move on you.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-15-2018, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Use washers under the heads of the bolts and snug them down tight. They won't move on you.

Sounds like a plan. Thank you.

01-14-2018, 04:28 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,386	What hardware used engine stand bolts? C-10 402 I just built an engine stand and see the bolt sleeves used to mount the block to the stand are 3/4" ID. Meanwhile the block uses 3/8" bolts, leaving a lot of play in those sleeves. Is this a problem in your mind? Any ideas? Either way I'll use grade 8 bolts. For what it's worth, the bolt holes in the block are 1" deep. Thanks Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

01-14-2018, 04:41 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: What hardware used engine stand bolts? No problem, grade 8 3/8 are what screw into the block. to make it easy pull the pin and bolt the bracket to the block to get it centered and even then raise the engine up to insert the bracket into the stand and lower the whole mess slowly to the floor .

01-14-2018, 09:55 PM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 8,027	Re: What hardware used engine stand bolts? Use washers under the heads of the bolts and snug them down tight. They won't move on you. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson



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