Anyone know about what a 6.0L Longblock weighs?

[TxFireman1972]

Anyone know about what a longblock 6.0L weighs. Might need to get an engine stand for one and need to know what kind of weight I need to support.

[Ironmover]

Closest answer I found was 1,062

[Goose350]

966lbs with oil

[Ironmover]

Without a doubt and without splittin hairs it's gonna be around that ballpark. A big block Ford weighs in around 700-800lbs. Depending on what you find available to you for stands, I would fab up some reinforcing struts/gussetts to be safe so long as you still have room enough to rotate the long block.

[sinner6.0L]

fully dressed engine is in the neighborhood of 1000lb. i would definitely get a twin post. this is what is recommended by ford

NORCO Professional Lifting Equipment: 78200

NORCO Professional Lifting Equipment: 78201

[TxFireman1972]

I'll probably pull the heads as soon as I get it, so I guess I really only need a stand to hold a short block.

[TxFireman1972]

What about something like this:

2000 Lb. Foldable Engine Stand - Lifts & Stands - Automotive & Motorcycle

[Ironmover]

I've got mixed feelings about that one. I like the idea of folding like most engine pickers but the legs don't seem to have a very thick wall. Seems a little light to me. But if you're yankin the heads prior you'd probably be alright. What are your plans? Reassembly??

[Gringo_Tex]

Similar to the Harbor Freight, but I trust ACDelco a little more. ACDelco Model 34710 2000lb Capacity Engine Stand. It stands a little taller too, and carries a bigger price tag.

[tuckman]

Originally Posted by TxFireman1972

What about something like this:

2000 Lb. Foldable Engine Stand - Lifts & Stands - Automotive & Motorcycle

Looks like the one sitting in my garage with a ford 4.0L ohv bolted to it. Good to know she will handle a 6.0.