Question for our Corvette engine builders>Odd problem for my new engine stand

[Larry E.]

Ok; here goes> Building a L36 for display in my man cave. Block is made of rubber for display. (Safety for floor weight)
Will add all the stock parts to the rubber block. Got my new
engine stand and it looks good but the post is angled back and the mounting plate is 90 degrees.(No matching angle)
So when we look at it (w/o engine)we would assume when engine is complete it would be angled up. When reading other discussion
boards when this comes up answers indicate that the post/mounting plate will drop a little due to the weight. But how much
is the question?? I could change wheels out if we had to. Comments are needed--Thanks in advance--Larry

[Terry D.]

Re: Question for our Corvette engine builders>Odd problem for my new engine stand

Larry
You might want to mention whose engine stand it is. A picture would be nice also as there several types of engine stands.

Terry

[Larry E.]

Re: Question for our Corvette engine builders>Odd problem for my new engine stand

Picture of what I am trying to explain is below. Many of the stands(regardless) of brand have this tilt. I suspect
when engine is installed it will bring it down;but how much is the question. Would like the engine to be horizontal.
More comments please-Larry

[Terry D.]

Re: Question for our Corvette engine builders>Odd problem for my new engine stand

Larry
Can't help you there, my engine stands (2) are similar but with no tilt. Have small braces that go from upright to base. Motor stays level
Terry

[Michael W.]

Re: Question for our Corvette engine builders>Odd problem for my new engine stand

Picture of what I am trying to explain is below. Many of the stands(regardless) of brand have this tilt. I suspect
when engine is installed it will bring it down;but how much is the question. Would like the engine to be horizontal.
More comments please-Larry

I've seen the stands with the tilt. Not knowing what the weight differential between your engine and a 'real' one would be, plus not knowing what the stand manufacturer considers 'normal' makes it impossible to calculate.

I'd just use shims to level the engine if required.