ret27m

[/align]I am getting ready to get a used 1995 5.0L HO motor delivered monday, I have a 1000lb universal engine stand and I need to know what size bolts to use to bolt the block to the standplate, I was told by someone that they thought 7/16 coarse thread and 3" long would do it. I picked up 4 of them today and the length seems perfect but is the 7/16 coarse thread correct....Thanks Jim

87lxBlackWidow

i dont know the exact thread or pitch but its the same as a head bolt. I have 3 block in my garage being held up by head bolts. use the lower head bolts and you should have no problems.

gothand

7/16"-14 bolts is what you need. My engine stand requires 4" long bolts and every engine stand I've seen is basically the same, so I think you may need longer bolts. Better a little long than short! (that's what she said )

Good luck!
Jeff

mjr46

I use a old set of chevy head bolts!!!! I always knew a chevy was good for something!!!

w8less

i just did that today. 7/16 and they were 3.5in and i used one washer for each bolt

ret27m

Thanks everyone, I only have one shot to get the motor on the stand with the delivery guy and I want everything right. I cant wait to start this winter project.

irish1

You can always ask a friend to come over and help later, also useless trivia, some engine builders will not build an engine on a stand, only on the ground. I used a stand myself and bolted a 1000 lb electric winch to my garage ceiling beams so I can yank an engine anytime I need to, by myself. Cost me 60 bucks plus 12 for the long bolts.

w8less

that is true they also recommend engine cradles

tinman

I've read someplace about the later thin-wall blocks taking a 'set' to them when left on an engine stand for a long time.
THEY SEEM TO BEND BY THEMSELVES....
Hard to believe but metal can be strange.
From what I understand, the bending will have affect on the main bearing alingnment.....