What size engine stand for BB? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

zorro · 07-31-2005, 10:13 PM

I am in need of an engine stand for a BB. Can ya tell me which wieght stand to buy? What does a BB weigh?
Z

cochran63 · 07-31-2005, 10:20 PM

I justed used the one that I used for my small blocks. THe 427 worked the engine stane pretty good, but at no point did I feel it was unsafe.

gregsplace · 07-31-2005, 10:47 PM

Just use the same as you would a small block engine. Keep in mind that BB's are a couple hundred pounds heavier, so have a extra person to help you spin a fully assembled one!! Greg

junkyardjohn · 08-01-2005, 11:38 AM

A BBC WEIGHS ALMOST TWICE WHAT A SBC WEIGHS. DON'T USE ONE OF THE WIMPY 1000# OR 1200# ENGINE STANDS. HAURBOR FREIGHT SELL A 2000# ENGINE STAND FOR AROUND $100.

JOHN

fastwillie 696969 · 08-01-2005, 11:40 AM

you should be ok with a 1000 lb stand

fastwillie 696969 · 08-01-2005, 11:42 AM

full loaded bb weight 900 lb sbc weight 600

bigblock73 · 08-01-2005, 01:22 PM

I would also agree to get a HD stand. Even tho a full dress BB weights 8-900 pounds, and a 1000 pound stand is supposed to support it, I would still get a heavier duty stand. You will need to tighten down bolts and do many more things while it is on the stand, I wouldn't want to be near the stands weight limit while doing so. Also, if you can afford to get a 4-legger stand, do so.

ed455 · 08-01-2005, 11:16 PM

I couldn't believe how my 1000# stand sagged with the tall deck 427 on it.

68haywagon · 08-01-2005, 11:47 PM

I've seen a 1000lb stand snap with a fully dressed 60's BBF 390 on it

. Luckily the motor was pretty much junk anyway

. The new 2000lb one holds the good 390 much better.

Mike

07-31-2005, 10:13 PM	#1
zorro Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 14	What size engine stand for BB? I am in need of an engine stand for a BB. Can ya tell me which wieght stand to buy? What does a BB weigh? Z

07-31-2005, 10:20 PM	#2
cochran63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,057	I justed used the one that I used for my small blocks. THe 427 worked the engine stane pretty good, but at no point did I feel it was unsafe. __________________ Youth soon passes away, but immaturity can last a life time.

07-31-2005, 10:47 PM	#3
gregsplace Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Colwich,Kansas Posts: 713	Just use the same as you would a small block engine. Keep in mind that BB's are a couple hundred pounds heavier, so have a extra person to help you spin a fully assembled one!! Greg __________________ 67 3/4 4x4 402,a/t,flat bed 98 GMC Sierra swb daily driver 87 burb parting out. 68 1/2 chevy, 350/350, 71 gmc frame, kid's beater 69 1ton 396-4sp, dump 69 swb stepside 396/400th current frameup 67 swb 454/400th rebuilding now, oldest boy just rolled it 99,HD, Road King Classic Colwich Ks

08-01-2005, 11:38 AM	#4
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	A BBC WEIGHS ALMOST TWICE WHAT A SBC WEIGHS. DON'T USE ONE OF THE WIMPY 1000# OR 1200# ENGINE STANDS. HAURBOR FREIGHT SELL A 2000# ENGINE STAND FOR AROUND $100. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

08-01-2005, 11:40 AM	#5
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	you should be ok with a 1000 lb stand __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

08-01-2005, 11:42 AM	#6
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	full loaded bb weight 900 lb sbc weight 600 __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

08-01-2005, 01:22 PM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	I would also agree to get a HD stand. Even tho a full dress BB weights 8-900 pounds, and a 1000 pound stand is supposed to support it, I would still get a heavier duty stand. You will need to tighten down bolts and do many more things while it is on the stand, I wouldn't want to be near the stands weight limit while doing so. Also, if you can afford to get a 4-legger stand, do so. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-01-2005, 11:16 PM	#8
ed455 Captain Ed Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Port Charlotte, FL Posts: 1,241	I couldn't believe how my 1000# stand sagged with the tall deck 427 on it.

08-01-2005, 11:47 PM	#9
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	I've seen a 1000lb stand snap with a fully dressed 60's BBF 390 on it . Luckily the motor was pretty much junk anyway . The new 2000lb one holds the good 390 much better. Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold



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