Engine Stand Question

[atrainsgt]

Is this engine stand any good? If not do you all have a stand you recommend? I'm picking up my engine block and crank and don't have a engine stand yet. Thanks
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=32916

 

[Jrgunn5150]

That's the one I use, the only problem is the leg's don't fold when you wanna put it away. You'll need to buy bolts though.

 

[atrainsgt]

Does Harbor have bolts as well? 10mm?? by how long?

 

[Jrgunn5150]

The one in Cleveland doesn't. 10mmx1.5mm and something like 3-3.5 inches.

 

[atrainsgt]

Well I now have my complete PI long block. The block looks great to me, it is suppose to have only 40k miles on with very visible cross hatch pattern in the cylinder walls. Do you think I should just have it honed? I can take some pictures for you if it would help determine. Thanks

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Use your judgement, if there's no ridge at the top, you can just have it honed though.

 

[atrainsgt]

I don't see or feel a ridge, I am no expert though. A machine shop should know what it needs right?

 

[Jrgunn5150]

If you can't feel it, it's not there. If there are no gouges or anything, just a hone will work, but imo, I would just have em bore it .020 with a torque plate to get it sqaure and taperless while it's out.