Yabo

Wondering how heavy engine stand has to be capable. Would a 750 pound stand be enough to hold the engine and power steering rack? thanks.

Serge944

Of course. I believe the engine weight is like 300-350 lbs. Factor in some more due to the accessories.

Yabo

Thanks serge... I figured 750 was more than enough. Now just to find something else I need at advance to qualify for free shipping. edit - Doh', too heavy to qualify..

Skip

750 will do just fine, but you want to try and find one that has 4 legs/wheels. The three-legged type are a bit scary when trying to remove/torque bolts, etc. Entire engine with all accessories is less than 500lbs.

Also, grease the pivot area when assembling it - you'll thank me later.

Yabo

Anyone have experience with this? http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...rtnumber=T1085

There is no pictures unfortunately and I can't seem to find any online. I imagine this probably is not 4 legged, etc, due to the price? I don't really have a lot in budget for a stand, and I have alternator, ac, intake, etc, off and will be taking the head and power steering and such off, so I'm not sure what I really need for a stand.

Anyone else know anywhere else to look for a stand then typical autozone etc? What about sears or walmart or something? I just need something cheap and effective if thats possible.

ptk

Engine weights exactly 365.97 lbs.

theedge

Yes, grease it. You will thank Skip later (I wish id thought of that).

And DEFINATLY get a 4 wheeler, aka H-Stand.

Skip

It's a four wheel - http://www.shinnfuamerica.com/produc...tegories_FK=29

PartsAmerica is Advance where you are - they should have them in store for you to look at.

Andre

just go to autozone man, 40 bucks. or any local place. Youll spend more on shipping than its worth.

Jakerx

dude i picked up a 1/2 ton engine stand from pep boys for 40 bucks. easy as pie.

Tom R.

From what i've read a 944 motor weights about 50lbs less than a LT1

Yabo

Sweet thanks skip. Yeah advance's website is partsamerica.com or whatever. Anyway, I'll go there , the site doesn't say its in stock, but they can get it in a day or two, I'm not going to have it shipped if i have to pay shipping obviously.

Thanks a bunch.

Serge944

40 bucks?

I used a used tire for my engine overhaul.

Tony K

uh-oh . . . .

Yabo

Didn't you just do head gasket? Kinda hard to get to the rod bearings isnt it? do you put your head and arms inside the tire?