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i just got an engine stand, but i don't know what size bolts i need to attach to the block. does anyone happen to know?

also, i was checking out these parts i got for my bottom end rebuild and i noticed that one of the pistons has some pitting on the top. should i be concerned? a friend told me that after awhile the pitted area could become a hot spot and create a hole in the piston.

i'll be bummed if i need to purchase a new set of pistons.

any words of wisdom from the mechanical gurus out there?

thanks,

evan

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How you mount the engine in the stand depends on the stand design. The typical stand is designed to attach to the back of the engine, unlike the factory tool that attaches to the side of the block. I use the two holes at the base of the block closest to the oil pan and one of the starter bolt holes. Depending on the stand design, the bolts may need to be pretty long, in which case starter bolts come in handy.

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i guess i'm going to have to wait till i get the old motor and tranny out so I can get the bolts. hopefully they'll be long enough.

as soon as i can get my 02 into the garage the rebuild will begin.

i appreciate the reply.

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