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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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Not sure if this is the right area or not, but i''l give it a try.

I just picked up my 5.3 for my first LS engine build. I never knew it, but there is a bellhousing bolt on the block that isn't threaded. Where are you guys mounting the engine stand to on the block? I usually use the top 2 angled points and bottom holes on a regular SBC. I wanna make sure this thing is secure hanging there.
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 10:44 PM
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Either the lower 4 for all or lowest on passenger and normal on the driver side. Either way is fine.
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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As long as they you dont have alot of weight on the stand, there shouldnt be a problem. We usually mount them to the to the holes on each side of the transmission dowel pins.
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 04:37 AM
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I'll mount it like Jesse said, right now this is a full dressed motor. Will be lighter once the manifolds and EFI stuff is all removed.
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That will defintely work, what brand of stand was it?
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Originally Posted by Jake@Texas-Speed
That will defintely work, what brand of stand was it?
I honestly don't remember, it was a cheap stand i picked up at an auto parts years ago. It has since been heavily modified for strength, holds BBC's no problem. This is my first LS based engine, new learning curve for me.
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Old Dec 2, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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here's how I mounted my 5.3 engine

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I use the same method

The top left mount in the pic is a harness ground point, but uses the same size bolt as the bell housing
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Originally Posted by RezinTexas
here's how I mounted my 5.3 engine

never thought of that, i feel like i would get annoyed trying to get it level with a dowel hole on the stand though
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M10-1.50x90mm Class 10.9 bolts
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