Engine stand question

[Tyson Sherman <tsherman@tecinfo.com>]

I borrowed a 1000lb engine stand with hopes to put my 76 B engine on
it.  It has four movable places that bolt to the rear engine plate (I
guess). Are the block & rear engine plate strong enough to entire weight
of the engine?  Just doesn't seem like it would hold there.  Also, can I
remove the crank without removing the rear plate?  Thanks.

Tyson Sherman
http://www.tecinfo.com/~tsherman/