I'll 2nd Kevin's comment about being safe. Not only in lifting/moving these engines, but if you are going to use an engine stand to mount it for working on, be sure to get a stand that is designed for the longer and heavy in line 6 cylinder.
A standard V-8 style engine stand like the first pic below is not going to properly support the engine and can tip over extremely easily. These 6's are top heavy, and when trying to rotate them, tend to flop over during rotation.
The second pic is a modified V-8 stand that has an extended length and front cross bar with 2 casters to provide a more stable platform. Something like this is much preferable and safer.
BTW - Your casting date code F 9 4 decodes as: F = June / 9 = 9th day of June / 4 = 1954 model year
