The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-15-2008, 01:50 PM   #1
TuffGuy
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Midland, TX
Posts: 8
Question Engine Stands

I have a question?

How much does a SBC 400 weight and what kind of engine stand do I need to rebuild im new at this so I have some dumb questions i know but im learning slowley but surley?
__________________
Everything is Bigger in Texas!
TuffGuy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-15-2008, 02:03 PM   #2
Troy pfeiffer
Registered User
 
Troy pfeiffer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
Posts: 26
Re: Engine Stands

Not sure what the weight difference is between the 400 and the 350 but i just did my 350 and i bought a stand rated for 1500 pounds and it did very well it was realitivaley cheap too hope that helps!!
Troy pfeiffer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-15-2008, 02:12 PM   #3
ChevLoRay
Old Skool Club
 
ChevLoRay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas"
Posts: 10,880
Re: Engine Stands

A small block, made of cast iron, has traditionally been said to weigh approximately 700 lbs. Last time I picked up a bare block, it was hard to say (without already knowing) whether it was a 265 or a 327 (which it was). As a rule, since I'm older and smarter, I don't go around picking up (physically) any more engine blocks made of iron. Kinda hard on the sacroilliac.

I bought an A/C Delco engine stand from O'Reilly's for $90. It's a nice stand. Wheels made of steel. Just grease the axles before you assemble them so they won't squeal too soon. It has a rotator feature, for assembly purposes. Be sure to buy some grade 8 bolts that will let you attach the engine to the stand....they're not included.

Welcome from the Heart of Arkansas. Last time I was in the Midland-Odessa area I was almost 24 years old. I'm older than that, now.
__________________
Member Nr. 2770

'96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed.

'69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo

The older I get, the better I was.

Last edited by ChevLoRay; 08-15-2008 at 02:14 PM.
ChevLoRay is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-15-2008, 02:28 PM   #4
TuffGuy
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Midland, TX
Posts: 8
Re: Engine Stands

thx for the help guys
__________________
Everything is Bigger in Texas!
TuffGuy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-15-2008, 04:52 PM   #5
69_C10
Doing it my damn self.....
 
69_C10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Asheville, NC
Posts: 82
Re: Engine Stands

I have both a small block stand and a big block stand. I always use the BB stand due to it's ease to roll around. Heavier casters and just all around user-friendly. The price difference in the two at the time was $10. So, I sparnag for the larger one. As the saying goes in tools, go as big as you can afford. Mac or Snap-on if you can, Craftsman Professional at a minimum.
69_C10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-16-2008, 07:58 AM   #6
'68OrangeSunshine
Senior Member
 
'68OrangeSunshine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Tucson, AZ USA
Posts: 7,504
Re: Engine Stands

I heard somewhere a 400 CI SBC weighs 560# w/steel headers, iron intake, 4Bbl carb, starter, alternator, but w/o flywheel.
Personally I like to use the BBC stands. They are not that much more expensive, and go on sale at Harbor Freight pretty often. For the 292 L6 [457#] the big block stand is better since it's a top heavy, extra long engine and it needs all the stability you can get. Also I may want to build up a BBC in the near future.
__________________


Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.
'68OrangeSunshine is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 08-16-2008, 08:17 AM   #7
BobbyK
Registered User
 
BobbyK's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi.
Posts: 1,772
Re: Engine Stands

I transferred a sbc400,balancing on a floor jack,to the back of my minivan when I did my eng. swap.

I had to lift it up about 3" to the rear bumper and over a lip.
Took everything I had to keep it off my toes.

My guess...400lb range.

Had everything but the carb on it.
__________________
71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension.
Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI.
See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

Last edited by BobbyK; 08-16-2008 at 08:17 AM.
BobbyK is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-16-2008, 08:44 AM   #8
big_al_71
Registered User
 
big_al_71's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: South Florida
Posts: 11,375
Re: Engine Stands

The one I have is a compact for 1500 pounds and no issues at all....
Attached Images
 
__________________
Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!.



Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild
big_al_71 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-16-2008, 01:09 PM   #9
ChevLoRay
Old Skool Club
 
ChevLoRay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas"
Posts: 10,880
Re: Engine Stands

I like the wider front stance, but mine has a wider rear stance. At least (for me) I feel good that it has 4 wheels, not three.
__________________
Member Nr. 2770

'96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed.

'69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo

The older I get, the better I was.
ChevLoRay is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-16-2008, 06:23 PM   #10
Ford Assassin
Registered User
 
Ford Assassin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Jackson, Ca.
Posts: 674
Re: Engine Stands

The 4 caster stands are always better to move around without fear of tipping over (jezz that'd blow).
__________________
Cable

-K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt
-Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc
Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608
Ford Assassin is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:16 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com