I need an engine stand so I can work on a 7.3 build. Found one that will hold up to 1000 lbs. Will that work or do I need a larger stand?

 

I'd go larger. The 7.3 is over 950 dry. I have the 2,000 lb stand from Harbor Freight and it works just fine.

 

I was gonna guess 1,200 all dressed up. Bigger the better when you talking about somebody getting crushed if it fails.

 

I once observed a 7.3 on a Harbor Freight "2,000 lb." engine stand. It had wood blocks under the oil pan. I asked the owner if the stand was strong enough to hold a 7.3, and he replied "No, that's why the blocks are under the pan."

 

B.s.

I had Matt's dead motor on a 750lb hf stand pretty much fully dressed minus the turbo.
The stand did not like it... but it held it.

I did this out of necessity, and strongly recommend noone else EVER try it. I did not allow it to hang free on the stand... it had a safety tether to the 2ton cherry picker in case the stand mount welds broke.

The 2klbs stand is more than adequate.
I actually have rigged mine with big pneumatic wheels so i can push these heavy monsters across the dirt without a plywood highway.

Lowes usually carries bolts of the right size/pitch if you need different lengths than the tranny to engine mounting bolts.

 

Chris, that is good to know. Does the 2,000 lb. HF stand flex much with the 7.3 installed?

 

Mine flexed very little with the engine on it, and it's very stable.