Engine weight and Engine stand help

[BullittStangV8]

Hey guys my motor is comming back home this thursday, and I dont want to keep it on the floor until it gets in the car. SO, im looking for an engine stand. The motor is a longblock, so it will be fully built on the stand. How much does a fully built motor weight? It is a 87 or so 5.0, with aluminum heads, and aluminum intake.
Also, can someone point me in the direction of a good engine stand, that wont break my bank account?
Finally, what would be the best way to keep the engine fresh/rust free inside while it sits until december?

 

[Max Power]

Hey guys my motor is comming back home this thursday, and I dont want to keep it on the floor until it gets in the car. SO, im looking for an engine stand. The motor is a longblock, so it will be fully built on the stand. How much does a fully built motor weight? It is a 87 or so 5.0, with aluminum heads, and aluminum intake.
Also, can someone point me in the direction of a good engine stand, that wont break my bank account?
Finally, what would be the best way to keep the engine fresh/rust free inside while it sits until december?

Prolly a little under 500lbs with all that aluminum.

You can get good engine stands locally in any store that specializes in hydraulics and stuff. We have a place called Northern Tool & Equipment, Canada has Princess Auto, etc. Not sure what to call those stores, but most cities have em.

Get a stand that has 4 wheels instead of three.

No rust? Coat it with oil.

 

[A67StangMaster]

Prolly a little under 500lbs with all that aluminum.

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The Ford 302 5.0 weighed about 475 pounds the Ford Boss 5.0 wieghed about 500 pounds.
With alum heads and intake you would probley be at 450 or less.

 

[351carlo]

Make sure to get a decent stand with at least 4 wheels. Harbor Freight had one for 39.99 and it was a good unit, not to mention a crazy low price.

I tried a 3 wheel stand once.... it didn't work out so well.

 

[BullittStangV8]

Any opinions on the 4 wheel Summit model?

 

[A67StangMaster]

The 3 wheel stands are hard to move around they tip over to. I would buy a 4 wheel one its best to be safe.

 

[tylerrocks]

I just got mine at the local parts store. It'll tell you how much weight it can hold.