First of all, DON'T use a cheap engine stand! These old engines are heavy! The front leg on the stand should be long enough to extend beyond the front end of the engine when it's bolted up. One of the students in my shop mounted the bellhousing, clutch, etc., and put the engine back on the stand, and it tipped over, hitting him on the foot and breaking a couple of toes. If he had not been wearing heavy work shoes, it would have probably mashed them off. You might need to extend the front support a few inches to be sure the stand is stable enough. Use heavy-duty bolts and spacers strong enough to get a really good hookup at the back end of the engine where the bellhousing attaches, and get them good and tight. When rotating the engine to do bottom-end work, use a handle long enough to control the engine's tendency to flop over as it gets near the center of gravity as you roll it over. Safety first!
Jerry
