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Dec 28, 2003 | 06:14 PM

llvll4l2c91350

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quick engine stand q

bought one today from advance auto. says 750 lb max weight. this should be fine to hold a SBC fully assembled right? just wanna be sure. have no idea how much one of these motors weighs. thanks.

Dec 28, 2003 | 06:20 PM

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yup.

Dec 28, 2003 | 06:44 PM

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Yep, a SBC in normal full dress weighs about 600-650. Lighter the more aluminum you use, heavier the more stuff you bolt on while it's still on the stand (starter, flywheel, brackets, whatever) believe it or not

Dec 29, 2003 | 09:08 AM

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let the project begin...

Dec 29, 2003 | 09:45 AM

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just be sure its bolted on tight with grade 8 bolts.

using cheap bolts, they can bend... i havent seen them fail, but its no fun wiggling a bent bolt out of the block/engine stand... and if it did fall, it would SUCK.

and even grade 8 bolts will bend if they arnt atleast snug...