Im picking up a BBO 455 so I went to harbor freight and looked at some engine stands. Saw a orange stand for $50 has a capacity rating of 1000lbs a BBO weighs roughly 650lbs I figured that should be adequate. Made the purchase came home and assembled it now I'm unsure if it will hold. I lost the reciept so its pretty much mine now. Have any one used this stand would you recomend it or should I just cut my loses and purchase a better one.

 

I'm pretty sure u got this one http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb...and-32916.html and yes u will be fine. i have built a lot of 455s on mine.

 

that is the exact same one. So you think it will be fine as much research as I do on parts and engine specs I only spent like 5 minutes to get the stand

 

I use belt, suspenders, and velcro when it comes to heavy stuff in the air, lol.
I use the 2000 lb stand and even then don't likke more than a short block on it. whenever possible I also use an inverted T shaped support from the front legs to the front of the engine. I use grade 8 bolts that catch all the threads in the block to support it on the stand, heavy washers, etc.

 

If they take engines out of cars using the aluminum intake manifold to bolt to, then the engine stand you have will do it. The way engines bolt to the stands don't look strong, but work well.

 

Well ima use it and see what happens

 

At work i hang 72 inch plasma tv's from beams I use very heavy beam clamps and half inch threaded rod and Then the Rack company will send out some little 6 mill bolts to hold it up I always say better there bolt than my beam clamp but I bet it will hold

 

I have the same one-there has been a 65 400 hanging on it for 17 years! (don't ask!) I would NOT recomend this particular style of stand because:
With only 3 wheels,it is extremely unstable.
The wheels and casters are of minimal quality.
With an engine on, it becomes 'springy' and feels like it may fold.

I would recomend the type with two base legs or whatever the bottom piece is called-so there are 4 points of contact with the floor. At the least,use a prop as posted above. The problem is not the bolts that hold the engine to the stand, it is the basic geometry of the stand itself.
You may have luck with it,as I said,mine has held an engine for a long time.But I never dared move it after the first time. ---bil

 

I use one but for a short block only,it may hold a complete engine but it doesnt look or feel safe with all that weight on it,espsecialy when your moving it around. The one with 4 legs is a lot better!

 

I use the same one, make sure you use good bolts to secure it to the stand. Runs T support is a good idea. Rotating the engine is a little awkward with this stand, I used a second person to help with rotating it.

 

It has 4 wheels 2 stationary and 2 rotational wheels

 

X2 on the added brace at the front of the engine. I have the same stand and add the temp support after I complete the bottom of the engine and rotate to install the heads water pump intake and accessories. Don't need the damage to the engine or to me. When assembly is complete it the set the engine on a rolling support dolly low to the ground. i can then add the transmission and roll the whole works around. Much safer

 

I bought the one below for $70 and think it's safer than the one you're looking at. Better to spend the few bucks than wishing you had.

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I had a complete 72 455 on one of those yellow stands for about 6 years. It eventually gave up the ghost, and I had to stick a few timbers underneath the pan lips.
Don't use them for permanent storage.

 

I'm gonna go ahead and get the 2000lbs stand its wider and more stable. Id be pretty upset if it tipped over and damaged the engine. So ima spend a few more dollars and get a better stand that I feel better with. Thanks for all the input guys.

 

FYI Fly1, the stand above is for 1200 lbs.

 

I'm gonna get the red one from harbor freight it has a 2000lbs capacity. And I think I will replace the masters with the heavy duty rubber wheels

 

I have that same HF engine stand (the OP's that is) and its holding up my 455 just fine. It is a little springy with the whole engine on there. However, after wrestling with head bolts, rolling the block more times than I care to count, and moving the entire setup through the house and down some steps it has officially earned my confidence. It will do good work.