[Shop-talk] Engine stand for Ford big block

[Michael Burdick]

I need to rebuild the engine in my truck, and am looking for guidance
on engine stands.  The engine is a '93 7.5L (460ci) big block - cast
iron block and heads.

I have a generic 3 wheeled stand (750 lb rating?) that supported a
Stag engine, but it seemed to be pretty close to it's working limit as
the engine bounced around a lot as I was working on it, and I worried
about tipping over when rolling it around.  I'm considering a folding,
4 wheeled 1250lb stand from Northern with a geared head.  Is that
going to be sufficient?

Thanks in advance for any input,

Mike Burdick
Durham, NC