Engine stand

[New2dodge]

So just pulled my motor. First time ever pulling one and can’t get it on the engine stand. Measuring I would need 6” bolts to hold it on. Is this normal or am I doing something really wrong?

 

[Green_Manalishi]

Looks to me like you need to remove the flywheel and converter. 6" bolts aren't the solution.

 

[Daw14]

This ^^^^^ , finish removing the flywheel and torque converter. That will make it closer.

 

[20IndyRam]

Agree with the previous posts...

In addition, buy grade at least grade 5 (preferably grade 8) bolts. Depending on whether you have intake and heads installed, you will have 500+lbs on that stand. Do not trust that to hardware store soft (grade 2 or less) bolts.

This is a big fast forward, but - I personally would never try torquing heads on an engine stand. I've never tried a modern Hemi with AL heads. I have tried the older cast SB and BB heads on 60's, and 70's vehicles. You can't get a good torque with the springiness of the engine stand while it's chasing you around the shop. Torque them to a low/equal value on the stand and then finish in the vehicle.

 

[New2dodge]

Thank y’all for the advice. I’ll be removing it today. Also will be getting some grade 8 bolts.