Engine Stand Mounting

[AP1995V6]

I was wondering if I could use the tranny bolts to bolt the engine to the stand.

If those aren't long enough, can anyone tell me what size bolt I'll need? I got the block from a JY so I don't have the tranny bolts in hand, and I have been unable to locate information about the bolt size and length I would need for mounting the block to the stand.

Thanks guys.


[It's a 351 just to clear things up. Not that I would ask for info about a 281 here or anything ]

 

[281pony]

head bolts work good for mounting it to the stand. you want some strong bolts whatever you use.

im not sure if the pattern on a 351 block is the same as head bolts? that is what i used on my engine though.

 

[AP1995V6]

That's great since I do have my head bolts

I'll check that out in the morning.

Thanks!


EDIT: The head bolts were the perfect length, but they were just a smidgen too big

 

[AP1995V6]

I had some luck finding some info about the bolt size.

7/16-14

Unless someone can tell me otherwise, I'll be grabbing up 4 of those in a couple hours when the store opens ;-)

 

[281pony]

cool, just make sure you get some strong bolts.

there is alot of pressure on those bolts assuming your assembling the whole engine on the stand. i was really paranoid with my shortblock. i had jacks bracing the front of it and everything

good luck

 

[Methodical]

I purchase engine stand bolts from Summit Racing when I got my engine stand. As stated make sure they are some strong bolts. I rebuilt and installed everything on the engine stand and those bolts held without flinching. Also, just a suggestion. If you can use an intake manifold lift kit to reinstall the engine, It made life so easier than hooking to the front and rear of the heads. Also, using the intake lift kit allowed me to install the A/C/Alternator bracket and accessories on the engine stand. As you may or may not know, on the 94/95, you have to remove either the A/C, Pwr Steering pump etc. and bracket or the Alternator bracket, depending which side you use to lift, to hook the sling to. Of course if you still have the engine bracket from the manufacturer, then use those. I removed those when the header went in.

Have fun and take plenty of pictures so that you can look back on such a big accomplishment. It fills so good when folks asked who did your engine. I smile and say ME. I did all of the work, except the machine work of course. Damn that feels good. And she runs damn good too. I do all the work on the Cobra. You know for sure what parts are in your motor. As a matter of fact, since you're doing the rebuild yourself, you can use the monies saved for better parts. Damn that felt good too. Peace

 

[AP1995V6]

How were those bolts from Summit Racing? I got the same bolt size ( 7/16 - 14x4.5"), and they are 1.5" too long. A 3" bolt would fit perfectly. I'm a bit paranoid about having 1.5" of excess bolt