? About bolting block on engine stand

ret27m · November 30th, 2007, 06:21 PM

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

OOPS...I dont know how the double post happened.....SORRY

Drick · November 30th, 2007, 06:29 PM

Try to thread it in the plate

And quick edit delete the other thread before someone responds if you dont want the double post but its no big deal

ret27m · November 30th, 2007, 06:48 PM

The bolt has to go thru the plate hole and thread into the rear of the block, the holes on the plate are not threaded, I need to know if the bolts are 7/16 coarse thread that screws into the rear of the block. And what holes do I use on the back of the block.

Drick · November 30th, 2007, 06:54 PM

I have put the engines on my stand like I said just try to screw the bolt in the back of the block were the trans mounts I dont know the exact thread pattern but im pretty sure its metric not standard thread. But try to thread it in and if it goes in easy thats the right pattern

ryans88gt · November 30th, 2007, 09:57 PM

I think 7/16s is right... make sure they are decent quality, like grade 8, they are holding a lot of weight when a complete engine is on there.

Iownastang · November 30th, 2007, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

I think 7/16s is right...

im pretty sure it is

JBIGBOOTSY · November 30th, 2007, 11:02 PM

I saw sloppyjosey tack weld a block to an engine stand, thats not a joke in case you think it is.

ujslost · November 30th, 2007, 11:05 PM

7/16 is right and the only place i could find them last week was lowes, or fastenal. i had to buy some and i think i got 3 inch btw, and used a flat washer.

ryans88gt · December 1st, 2007, 02:30 AM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

I saw sloppyjosey tack weld a block to an engine stand, thats not a joke in case you think it is.

why??? couldn't find any bolts??? Or was it becoming a piece of shop art???

November 30th, 2007, 06:21 PM	#1
ret27m Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 reviews	? About bolting block on engine stand 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 OOPS...I dont know how the double post happened.....SORRY Last edited by ret27m; November 30th, 2007 at 06:27 PM.

November 30th, 2007, 06:29 PM	#2
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,365 iTrader: 1 reviews	Try to thread it in the plate And quick edit delete the other thread before someone responds if you dont want the double post but its no big deal __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

November 30th, 2007, 06:48 PM	#3
ret27m Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 reviews	The bolt has to go thru the plate hole and thread into the rear of the block, the holes on the plate are not threaded, I need to know if the bolts are 7/16 coarse thread that screws into the rear of the block. And what holes do I use on the back of the block. Last edited by ret27m; November 30th, 2007 at 06:51 PM.

November 30th, 2007, 06:54 PM	#4
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,365 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have put the engines on my stand like I said just try to screw the bolt in the back of the block were the trans mounts I dont know the exact thread pattern but im pretty sure its metric not standard thread. But try to thread it in and if it goes in easy thats the right pattern __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

November 30th, 2007, 09:57 PM	#5
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: 0 reviews	I think 7/16s is right... make sure they are decent quality, like grade 8, they are holding a lot of weight when a complete engine is on there. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

November 30th, 2007, 11:02 PM	#7
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,392 iTrader: 0 reviews	I saw sloppyjosey tack weld a block to an engine stand, thats not a joke in case you think it is. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

November 30th, 2007, 11:05 PM	#8
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	7/16 is right and the only place i could find them last week was lowes, or fastenal. i had to buy some and i think i got 3 inch btw, and used a flat washer. __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

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