351 Cleveland bolt pattern

I am not sure this is even a 351C block, but I found it a while back when I was looking for similair

here is another bell housing I found on line with a side comparison of the mating zf. I counted pixils to get the dimensions for zf shipping crate

While I have never used an engine stand, something to remember is that the center of gravity for rotating the block will change as it is built so having adjustment to allow for re balancing would be nice

Is there a specific reason you feel the need for a plate, as engine stands have adjustable fingers to mount various engines to the engine stand...

http://www.northerntool.com/sh...TfZz2ijhwaAvmA8P8HAQ

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Originally posted by JFB #05177:
I am not sure this is even a 351C block, but I found it a while back when I was looking for similair

Thank you JFB
I'll wait for a confirmation
regards
Philippe

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Originally posted by speedunlimited:
Is there a specific reason you feel the need for a plate, as engine stands have adjustable fingers to mount various engines to the engine stand...

http://www.northerntool.com/sh...TfZz2ijhwaAvmA8P8HAQ

Speed :

I have a stand for my Porsche engines ... I'd like to use it...
Philippe

Phillipe, you can buy an universal Engine stand for as little as 53€ with free shipping to France.



53€ Version

I am using one quite similar to this one.

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Originally posted by "72 GTS:
..I'll wait for a confirmation
regards
Philippe

Good idea!
I never verified when the engine or transaxle were here as all I was concerned was the outer dimensions. Now both engine and zf are gone to shops for refurb

I marked up the cartisian coordante drawing so if someone has block available, the four lenghts I marked in red would confirm

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Originally posted by goodroc:
Phillipe, you can buy an universal Engine stand for as little as 53€ with free shipping to France.



53€ Version

I am using one quite similar to this one.

amazing !
did you really bolt a v8 block onto that thing ?

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amazing !
did you really bolt a v8 block onto that thing ?

Yes and I am not the only one I think it is the most common way to solve that issue.

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Yes and I am not the only one Smiler I think it is the most common way to solve that issue.

Yup! Pretty standard. Mine was the same way. Works great! The stands are typically rated from 750-1000 pounds, depending on the legs and whether they have 3 or 4 casters/wheels.

If you do buy an engine stand, spend the extra few $$$ & get the rotating gear driven model.

http://www.summitracing.com/pa...jI0DyRWWUaAj_K8P8HAQ

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If you do buy an engine stand, spend the extra few $$$ & get the rotating gear driven model.

Speedunlimited, I envy your Engine Stand! I didn't use mine more than a few times over the Years so really can't justify to spend 3 times more for one with geared handle. But if I was working on Engines everyday I would consider to get one like yours