What's a 350 engine w/accessories weigh? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DHregdovic · 04-14-2002, 03:59 PM

I'm looking to get an engine stand for my L-88 350 that I'm getting in a few weeks. It has the cast heads and all the accesories will still be on it (intake, carb, starter, alt,pwr steering pump, etc). I don't want to buy an expensive one but would like to make sure it will hold the weight alright.

I see the light duty ones will hold 750 lbs - is that enough?

Gordo · 04-14-2002, 04:50 PM

I would guesstimate a full dressed small block would weight as much as my mother inlaw, which comes to around 500 lbs.

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1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi
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704x4 · 04-14-2002, 05:59 PM

the cheapest ones will hold it fine (like mvp), but the more expensive ones are normally taller and have a better stance for pushing them around the shop.

a cheap one is fine.

chevy70 · 04-14-2002, 09:24 PM

I've got a 1250lb cheapie and would NOT go any lighter. For the 10 bucks more than the 750lb it was well worth it

superchevy · 04-14-2002, 10:42 PM

What's an L-88 350? I know about the L-88 427 big block. Just curious. SC

DHregdovic · 04-15-2002, 08:39 AM

My mistake on the number. I meant that it is an L-82.

04-14-2002, 03:59 PM	#1
DHregdovic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Beaver County, PA Posts: 46	What's a 350 engine w/accessories weigh? I'm looking to get an engine stand for my L-88 350 that I'm getting in a few weeks. It has the cast heads and all the accesories will still be on it (intake, carb, starter, alt,pwr steering pump, etc). I don't want to buy an expensive one but would like to make sure it will hold the weight alright. I see the light duty ones will hold 750 lbs - is that enough? __________________ 67 LWB GMC 250 inline w/4spd manual Disc/power brake conversion

04-14-2002, 04:50 PM	#2
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	I would guesstimate a full dressed small block would weight as much as my mother inlaw, which comes to around 500 lbs. ------------------ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi Killingworth, Connecticut __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

04-14-2002, 05:59 PM	#3
704x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Greene, Iowa Posts: 150	the cheapest ones will hold it fine (like mvp), but the more expensive ones are normally taller and have a better stance for pushing them around the shop. a cheap one is fine. __________________ 70 3/4 ton 4x4 FOR SALE Greene, IA

04-14-2002, 09:24 PM	#4
chevy70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ivanhoe, MN USA Posts: 32	I've got a 1250lb cheapie and would NOT go any lighter. For the 10 bucks more than the 750lb it was well worth it __________________ 70 chevy c/10 lwb 350 TH350/under construction 91 chevy K1500 350 700r4

04-14-2002, 10:42 PM	#5
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	What's an L-88 350? I know about the L-88 427 big block. Just curious. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

04-15-2002, 08:39 AM	#6
DHregdovic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Beaver County, PA Posts: 46	My mistake on the number. I meant that it is an L-82. __________________ 67 LWB GMC 250 inline w/4spd manual Disc/power brake conversion

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