I bought a 1953 straight 8 on Craigslist that supposedly is a good runner, but before putting it in my 1951 Special, I am going to pull the head and pan and check bearing clearance, valves, rings, etc. I have a heavy duty engine stand that I've had motors as big as a 472 Cadillac V8 on, so it can take the weight, but I'm wondering if bolting the straight 8 up to the motor stand - can the engine's bolt holes take the weight without cracking off as I work on the motor bolted to the stand?
Thx,
Dave
Thx,
Dave