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Old 04-19-2024, 08:09 PM   #2
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Default Re: Engine assembly bench or engine stand

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Originally Posted by Mark Ugrich View Post
The story I remember about Glidden not using an engine stand was that it pulled the two rear cylinders out of round.There may be some merit to it. That said, I’ve always used an engine stand.
If it pulled them out of shape which is very possible with a stock Ford block, it should still go back to where it was when taken off the stand. A cylinder will go out of shapre with the plate or head off but go back in shape when they are put back on.
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