BTW, an engine stand is a convenience but not a necessity. I didn't have the floor space so I rebuilt my engine on a work bench with the aid of a HD turntable. I merely rotated or flipped the engine to access whatever needed. After assembling to a short block stage, a two-man lift transferred it to a caster-wheeled engine lift platform, then assembled the sheet metal and ancillaries at that point. I installed the intake system (carbs) and heat exchangers after installing the engine.

S

Ok, that's what I was thinking but then was wondering if I was missing something... thanks for the information.

Now that I think of it, I suppose if I had access to an engine 'cherry picker', I could use that to hoist the engine up to the stand...which I don't currently have either...

Tools and equipment.......
 

911pacrs,

How did you manage getting the crankshaft and connecting rods into the crankcase halve? And getting the other halve mate during sealing? Would you share your experience with us? Thanks.

Tony

As I recall, I assembled the bare crank into the crankcase halves, then installed the rods. This all after measuring oil clearances, etc. Con rod bolts are fully accessible through the spigot openings.

I then installed the pistons onto each con rod followed by the cylinders, cylinder head, etc.

I realized many install the con rods to the crank before installing into a crankcase half, but the result is the same. Besides, a mounted crank provides a more stable anchor when tightening the rod bolts/nuts.

S