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January 21st, 2014, 08:26 PM
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305E Engine Weight
Good evening,
Wondering if anyone has the specs on how much the engine weighs for a 305E motor? Want to buy an engine stand and I want to make sure it's strong enough. Thanks in advance. Jon 
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January 21st, 2014, 08:37 PM
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Re: 305E Engine Weight
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January 22nd, 2014, 06:36 AM
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Re: 305E Engine Weight
Fun fact: If you had a pet Chimpanzee he might only be 3 1/2 ft tall but he could pick up your motor and hold it for you while you change the oil. Max lifting power: 1200 lbs!
 I just got the Harbor Freight 2 ton lift for mine. I'll store in on a pallet until I need to put it back in. Most engine stands are ok for a short time, but with our motors being so heavy (and long lasting) the stands tend to start collapsing after a few months. I wouldn't trust a 1000 lb version for long.
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January 22nd, 2014, 12:32 PM
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Re: 305E Engine Weight
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I have one. I put my 351 on it. It started leaning right off. I used a strap around the front of my engine hoist/cherry picker to help the engine stand. Although the only pictures I have are of it on the engine stand and a chain to the hoist. 
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January 22nd, 2014, 02:31 PM
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Re: 305E Engine Weight
I had a welder friend of mine make me a heavy duty engine stand. It has a longer wheelbase and wider track (same front and rear) than your typical Harbor Freight stands. I've had a spare 351E hanging from it for at least 10 years now -- no sagging.
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