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08-15-2008, 01:50 PM
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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?
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08-15-2008, 02:03 PM
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Location: Calgary Alberta Canada
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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!!
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08-15-2008, 02:12 PM
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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.
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08-15-2008, 02:28 PM
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Re: Engine Stands
thx for the help guys
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08-15-2008, 04:52 PM
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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.
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08-16-2008, 07:58 AM
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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.
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08-16-2008, 08:17 AM
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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.
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08-16-2008, 08:44 AM
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Re: Engine Stands
The one I have is a compact for 1500 pounds and no issues at all....
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08-16-2008, 01:09 PM
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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.
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08-16-2008, 06:23 PM
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Re: Engine Stands
The 4 caster stands are always better to move around without fear of tipping over (jezz that'd blow).
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