Engine Stand Capacity?!?! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

squeekyM · 08-18-2005, 05:56 PM

Hi Everyone,

I have two questions:
I am about to pull my SBC out of my '72 and need to buy an engine stand. Would a 750# capacity stand be sufficient for a complete/turnkey 350 small block (alternator, waterpump,flywheel, etc all attached)?

I am also wondering if there is any other types of seals or any other maintainance type work I should do while the engine is out. I plan of replacing the oil pan + seal, timing cover chain and seals water pump + seals, rear main, and every other external seal i can imagine. I also am going to take a look at the clutch and flywheel and repair as needed. Thanks again for all the help, take care.

- Jerry

CHEVYE · 08-18-2005, 06:23 PM

750lb. stand should be fine.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-18-2005, 06:27 PM

This is the rule of thumb I was always givin, no idea if it is correct,
but it does sound good, 3 wheel eng. stand = SBC, 4 wheel = BBC.

cableguy0 · 08-18-2005, 06:37 PM

though the 750lb stand is rated high enough to hold the engine. the 1000lb stand is a lot more stable and for the price difference its not worth trying to save a few bucks.

CHEVYE · 08-18-2005, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cableguy0

though the 750lb stand is rated high enough to hold the engine. the 1000lb stand is a lot more stable and for the price difference its not worth trying to save a few bucks.

although the 750 is fine, i would get the 1000 too if you don't have one yet.

TP from Cntl PA · 08-18-2005, 09:48 PM

IMO, they ratings they have on those stands are "Under-rated" BIG TIME! We have a 1250 or 1000 lbs'er I can't remember which, but we bolted my 900 lbs Cummins on it with alot of parts off of it and you could watch the stand bending..................I held the engine up with the chain hoist in our shop while it was on the stand to prevent it from diving on the floor at any moment.

**JIMs70GMC** · 08-18-2005, 09:58 PM

You mean over-rate i.e. 1000lb stand only good for say 600lbs? I'd say the difference would be the center of gravity is further out on a big straight 6. I like my 4 wheel engine stand.

shifty · 08-18-2005, 10:24 PM

To give you an idea, my entire LS1 and T56 from length to tail weighed 780#'s on the scale at the freight company. And it's basically got everything on it including cats.

Longhorn Man · 08-18-2005, 10:30 PM

I agree on going overboard. I got a cheap POS stand at the parts store a few years ago, and it is frightening to watch. Now, granted, i have kept big blocks on it for months at a time....but still, it is MUCH more comeforting to have it stable and not bouncing the engine up and down.

junkyardjohn · 08-19-2005, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TP from Cntl PA

IMO, they ratings they have on those stands are "Under-rated" BIG TIME! We have a 1250 or 1000 lbs'er I can't remember which, but we bolted my 900 lbs Cummins on it with alot of parts off of it and you could watch the stand bending..................I held the engine up with the chain hoist in our shop while it was on the stand to prevent it from diving on the floor at any moment.

THOSE ARE CHINEEZE LBS. THEY HAVEN'T QUITE MASTERED THE CONVERSION FROM METRIC TO AMERICAN STANDARDS IN WEIGHTS & MEASURES YET. DON'T SKIMP. BIGGER IS BETTER WHEN IT COMES TO ENGINE STANDS.

JOHN

CHEVYE · 08-19-2005, 10:29 AM

i'm all bassackwards right now.

i have my small block short block on a 1500 stand and my fully assembled big block on an acdelco 1000 stand. lets just say the big block is sagging quite far right now. here's a pick, you can see it in the background. i'm gonna switch them around tomorrow. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa....php3?t=169262

Tx Firefighter · 08-20-2005, 02:41 PM

No matter what, get a 4 wheel model. The 3 wheelers will try to tip over when rolling them around the shop with a heavy engine on it. 4 wheels will stop all of that.

Spend the money, you're going to be using it for the rest of your life. Get a good one.

matthufham · 08-20-2005, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shifty

To give you an idea, my entire LS1 and T56 from length to tail weighed 780#'s on the scale at the freight company. And it's basically got everything on it including cats.

but that's an aluminum block and heads right. therefore it's lighter.

cdowns · 08-20-2005, 05:46 PM

buy the heavyest one youi can find // the cheapo swapmeet ones that claim 750lbs even the 1000lbers scare me -- won't work with them without a chain from the engine lift attached for backup

shifty · 08-20-2005, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthufham

but that's an aluminum block and heads right. therefore it's lighter.

True, but .... it's also got a big ass tranny attached to it, so it should be close to a 292 with head and everything else attached.

woodman13 · 08-21-2005, 07:56 AM

Beat the horse, buy a 1250, worth the money 10 years from now.

08-18-2005, 05:56 PM	#1
squeekyM Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 51	Engine Stand Capacity?!?! Hi Everyone, I have two questions: I am about to pull my SBC out of my '72 and need to buy an engine stand. Would a 750# capacity stand be sufficient for a complete/turnkey 350 small block (alternator, waterpump,flywheel, etc all attached)? I am also wondering if there is any other types of seals or any other maintainance type work I should do while the engine is out. I plan of replacing the oil pan + seal, timing cover chain and seals water pump + seals, rear main, and every other external seal i can imagine. I also am going to take a look at the clutch and flywheel and repair as needed. Thanks again for all the help, take care. - Jerry

08-18-2005, 06:23 PM	#2
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	750lb. stand should be fine. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

08-18-2005, 06:27 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	This is the rule of thumb I was always givin, no idea if it is correct, but it does sound good, 3 wheel eng. stand = SBC, 4 wheel = BBC. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-18-2005, 06:37 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	though the 750lb stand is rated high enough to hold the engine. the 1000lb stand is a lot more stable and for the price difference its not worth trying to save a few bucks. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

08-18-2005, 09:48 PM	#6
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	IMO, they ratings they have on those stands are "Under-rated" BIG TIME! We have a 1250 or 1000 lbs'er I can't remember which, but we bolted my 900 lbs Cummins on it with alot of parts off of it and you could watch the stand bending..................I held the engine up with the chain hoist in our shop while it was on the stand to prevent it from diving on the floor at any moment. __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

08-18-2005, 09:58 PM	#7
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	You mean over-rate i.e. 1000lb stand only good for say 600lbs? I'd say the difference would be the center of gravity is further out on a big straight 6. I like my 4 wheel engine stand. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

08-18-2005, 10:24 PM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	To give you an idea, my entire LS1 and T56 from length to tail weighed 780#'s on the scale at the freight company. And it's basically got everything on it including cats. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

08-18-2005, 10:30 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I agree on going overboard. I got a cheap POS stand at the parts store a few years ago, and it is frightening to watch. Now, granted, i have kept big blocks on it for months at a time....but still, it is MUCH more comeforting to have it stable and not bouncing the engine up and down.

08-19-2005, 10:29 AM	#11
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	i'm all bassackwards right now. i have my small block short block on a 1500 stand and my fully assembled big block on an acdelco 1000 stand. lets just say the big block is sagging quite far right now. here's a pick, you can see it in the background. i'm gonna switch them around tomorrow. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa....php3?t=169262 __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

08-20-2005, 02:41 PM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	No matter what, get a 4 wheel model. The 3 wheelers will try to tip over when rolling them around the shop with a heavy engine on it. 4 wheels will stop all of that. Spend the money, you're going to be using it for the rest of your life. Get a good one. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-20-2005, 05:46 PM	#14
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	buy the heavyest one youi can find // the cheapo swapmeet ones that claim 750lbs even the 1000lbers scare me -- won't work with them without a chain from the engine lift attached for backup __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-21-2005, 07:56 AM	#16
woodman13 woodman13 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moody, Tx Posts: 261	Beat the horse, buy a 1250, worth the money 10 years from now. __________________ Woodman13 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 rolling coal! 1994 Caprice 9C1 88K miles, LT-1, dropped/shaved 1967 C-30 350 4 sp dually 1971 C10 SWB BBC, auto; good driver



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