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Anyone tell me if there are differences in engine stands other than weights/ I need one to hold a 230 six cylinder

Use an engine stand that has 4 wheels (casters) on it rather than the one with just 3. Your 230 is quite a bit longer than a V8 and if you do any cranking on fasteners on the motor (headbolts, damper pulley bolt, etc.) it is just too easy to dump the thing on the floor if you use an engine stand that just has 3 wheels.

If you use a four wheel stand, it will be a lot more stable as Ken mentioned.
You will also be able to put a 4x4 across the legs and a 2x4 on top of that to help support the weight of the longer 6-cylinder engine.(Not needed but it just makes things a little safer )

If the info on Sixinfo is correct, the L-22 six is lighter at 410 lbs, than an SBC, which weighs in at about 550 lbs .

The 4 wheel stand is still the best bet, though.

The weight may be lighter but it hangs out there a lot farther.
Try holding a brick in your hand with your elbows at your side and then try holding the same brick with your arm extended

SixPack: Where you been hiding? Haven't seen ya for awhile. Had 3 legged one it like was sitting on grandpas milkstool. Had 350 hanging on 4 wheel for 2yrs (don't ask) move it around shop easy to keep out of road, besides you can stack alot of junk underneath it. Popcorn
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As always, you guys are right on target! What did we do before the net?

Thanks!!

Good analogy, Luke .

SixPac, are you rebuilding the 230 as a "230"?
I think you can drop a 250 crank in it to stroke it to 3.53" and get some torque. I have driven Chev.'s with both the 250 and 230 and the 230 is a little under-powered. It's a smooth running motor though and tough as nails. I have a buddy who put 500k on a 250 in a '73 Nova before he tore it down .

SixPac and SixPack are two different bolters - and that extra length creates a lot bigger moment load on the stand than a shorter V8.

Four wheel engine stands also roll much easier on the shop floor and can handle a BBC if you so desire .

Ken is absolutely right. There is another stovebolter who has the name SixPack. He was here before me. Didn't realize anyone else had that name until it was too late!
GMC248, the 230 is already built. I have a stock 250 in my truck now with 82,000 miles on it. I will probably rebuild it later, although the crank idea could be used by taking the crank from it. Interested in other opinions about the 230. Haven't purchased yet. It is a 230 bored .030 over. Has an Offenhauser intake with two Holley 1 barrels, headers, orignal valve cover that is chromed, and much more. Owner has it in a show truck. He wants to go v8. He says he has 2800 in the motor and will sell for 1,000 to move it quickly. He gave me the name of the guy who built it, but I haven't contacted him yet.

I'm slightly worried about the engine in my truck. I have a 305 V6, and it weights in at 850+ LBS. I saw an engine stand rated at 2000 LBS. for $40.00. It has four wheels, but I'm not sure about the quality of the product. Should I go with that one, or get a more expensive model? All I need is to wheel this thing around, have the stand collapse, and crush my feet!

I don't remember what I paid for my stand; but I got it from what was then "Price Club" (Now Costco)and is Made in U.S.A. Capacity 1250 lbs. All welded construction, with the bottom shaped like a three sided square.
I have had a fully dressed F ord 460 (I think around 900 lbs) on it, no problem . No, it wasn't my motor, it was for work :rolleyes: .

I bought a Big Red 1250 lb. stand in town for $70. It has the 4 wheels on a wide U-shaped base. It's probably overkill for the 235/261 but I really like it.

Was it made by "Marbill"? Just curious........

Nothing wrong with a little overkill on capacity, you nevr know what you might need it for.......

GMC248, The "Big Red" was the brand name made by Torin something or other in California. The $70 reflects a $10 discount. Sorry for misleading.

No problem; I was just curious. $70 seems like a good deal .