I have not used this before its a 1000# stand but it looks a little unsafe to me. Can for grade 8 bolts really support the wait of this 3.8 sc engine? Is it safe to rotate it around with all the accessories still on? I had to use some washers as spacers because the bolts were a little long. I want to drain the oil and start scrubbing and pressure washing it. Thanks for helping

I don't know which series you are running but the specs say the Series II is 392lbs.

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If they hold the engine in the car, why wouldn't they hold it on a stand?

I would remove the dowel pin from the lower bolt hole so the arm tube sits against the block. The pins can usually be driven out from the back side.

quote Originally posted by dobey: If they hold the engine in the car, why wouldn't they hold it on a stand?

Because the engine and transmission sit on mounts on a cradle with the wait distributed not all the wait on four bolts on one end. That's why I was concerned. I will remove the dowel and call it good. Thanks for the help

The engine stand is designed for that purpose. Have faith in it. The most important thing is to ensure the engine is properly centered (as much as possible). If it's not, you may find that when you go to rotate it, it may spin upside down and you'll have a hard time getting it back upright.

quote Originally posted by Neils88: The engine stand is designed for that purpose. Have faith in it. The most important thing is to ensure the engine is properly centered (as much as possible). If it's not, you may find that when you go to rotate it, it may spin upside down and you'll have a hard time getting it back upright.

Thank you. I will have faith

I've used the same set-up for Cummins turbo diesels, no problem.

quote Originally posted by crashmydaytona:

quote Originally posted by seajai: I would remove the dowel pin from the lower bolt hole so the arm tube sits against the block.

That's an excellent observation. I don't see how the engine could properly mount on the stand with that dowel pin still in place.

I've used engine stands many times for years. In addition to the tips pointed out here, if possible, I would recommend that you use a 4 leg engine stand instead of a three leg. While the 3 leg is somewhat stable it is fairly easy to tip over . The 4 leg stand is far more stable.

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I have a full dressed Pontiac 428 engine (looking for a home) on a 3 leg engine stand for 27 years. It amazes me that it hasn't collasped yet and I have scooted it around the garage a few times. I'm sure something like this can handle any aluminum engine with no problems.


Spoon

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quote Originally posted by Patrick: That's an excellent observation. I don't see how the engine could properly mount on the stand with that dowel pin still in place.

Might not move but the bolt pressure etc could "flare out" the dowel then the dowel will cause problem mounting to trans.

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quote Originally posted by Spoon: I have a full dressed Pontiac 428 engine (looking for a home) on a 3 leg engine stand for 27 years. It amazes me that it hasn't collasped yet and I have scooted it around the garage a few times. I'm sure something like this can handle any aluminum engine with no problems. Spoon

You don't have a Fiero to put it in? Time to buy another one?

quote Originally posted by dobey: You don't have a Fiero to put it in? Time to buy another one?

You don't know how many times I thought about stuffing it into one. But its way too much work.

Spoon

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quote Originally posted by Spoon: You don't know how many times I thought about stuffing it into one. But its way too much work. Spoon

...it's been sitting for 27 years...I'm sure you could have fitted it into a Fiero in that length of time, no matter how much work it was.......

quote Originally posted by Spoon: You don't know how many times I thought about stuffing it into one. But its way too much work. Spoon

Maybe time to buy a Catalina then.

quote Originally posted by dobey: Maybe time to buy a Catalina then.

I'm one step ahead of you. 1960, has a tri-power engine in it.


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