engine support on stand

[ken martin]

I have my turbo engine out and want to hang it on an engine stand,I've been told the 4 studs that mount the trans to the block will support the weight of the engine on an engine stand is this fact?? thank you

[brandett]

You are getting into a dangerous discussion

Opinions vary..

Check this thread

[Wayne 962]

As mentioned previously, I just heard the other day about an engine that broke on the 4-prong stands. Particular with a 911 Turbo engine (which is much heavier than a regular 911 engine), I would not go with anything but the official five-pronged stand.

-Wayne

[ken martin]

Wayne, did the yoke itself break or did the threads pull out of the block? I'm afraid that even using the 5 prong yoke the aluminum block threads would not hold the studs or bolts? The studs only screw in about an inch?

[john walker's workshop]

turbos definitely can be chancy in an engine stand. if nothing else, fab up a support bar between engine and floor. i had a mag case engine pull the top stud out once, which also broke the bottom stud off on the way down. just missed my foot.

[WERK I]

I currently have the turbo engine on the 5 yoke/engine stand. The engine had the CIS and heat exchangers when it was secured to the yoke. At that point, it is really no heavier than a 3.6 or 3.2 litre engine.
I say go for it.

Dave
85 factory slant turbo