BBC vs SBC engine stands and mounts? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

myyamr7 · 12-23-2013, 07:01 PM

I was searching for some engine stands for the big block I plan to put in my truck over the winter and noticed some vendors only have the right side reproduction, and no listing for a left?
First question is, is the left and right the same stand?
Second question, what is the actual difference with the small block vs big block engine stands? I know in 73 and up, the same mounts worked for both small block and big block without any modifications...so I'm almost certain the small block mounts will at least bolt in and have the same angle? Is there another reason why the SMB stands won't work? Mine is 1971 with the pads, not clamshells.

Thanks

**68bowtie** · 12-23-2013, 09:02 PM

the big block stands are notched to clear the exhaust. left and right are different. i've seen a thread on here about it a few years back. you may be able to find a set of stands in the for sale section. they normally go for about $75-100 a pair.

Tx Firefighter · 12-23-2013, 09:31 PM

You can set your big block down on small block stands just fine, but you'll not find an exhaust manifold or header that will clear them. The BB stands have a clearance built into them to allow the exhaust clearance.

The thread 68bowtie is talking about was likely started by me. I did one a few years ago showing the different mounts right next to each other and demonstrating why it wouldn't work to interchange.

**LockDoc** · 12-23-2013, 09:55 PM

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Here is a good thread on the subject. May be what Kevin was thinking of....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442919

LockDoc

12-23-2013, 07:01 PM	#1
myyamr7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 211	BBC vs SBC engine stands and mounts? I was searching for some engine stands for the big block I plan to put in my truck over the winter and noticed some vendors only have the right side reproduction, and no listing for a left? First question is, is the left and right the same stand? Second question, what is the actual difference with the small block vs big block engine stands? I know in 73 and up, the same mounts worked for both small block and big block without any modifications...so I'm almost certain the small block mounts will at least bolt in and have the same angle? Is there another reason why the SMB stands won't work? Mine is 1971 with the pads, not clamshells. Thanks __________________ Mark 71 C10 Cheyenne 12 Aprilia RSV4

12-23-2013, 09:02 PM	#2
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,801	Re: BBC vs SBC engine stands and mounts? the big block stands are notched to clear the exhaust. left and right are different. i've seen a thread on here about it a few years back. you may be able to find a set of stands in the for sale section. they normally go for about $75-100 a pair. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Thank you all so far you are angels!! Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

12-23-2013, 09:31 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: BBC vs SBC engine stands and mounts? You can set your big block down on small block stands just fine, but you'll not find an exhaust manifold or header that will clear them. The BB stands have a clearance built into them to allow the exhaust clearance. The thread 68bowtie is talking about was likely started by me. I did one a few years ago showing the different mounts right next to each other and demonstrating why it wouldn't work to interchange. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-23-2013, 09:55 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: BBC vs SBC engine stands and mounts? - Here is a good thread on the subject. May be what Kevin was thinking of.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442919 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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