Question relating to engine table

Posted by Gene On 2012/2/28 8:07:17

I'll start rebuilding the 320 engine from my 39 Super 8 soon and have been told I should not use a traditional engine stand because of the cast aluminum block possibly cracking under the strain. It was suggested that I rebuild it on top of a table.
I've decided to build a strong table about 3 feet off the floor with cast iron casters. I'm thinking it needs to be about 30" wide by 40" long and even considered the possibility of putting a lazy susan supported by large ball-bearings on it to make it easier to work with (all of the tools in one place).
Has anyone had any experience with using an engine table or building one of this nature? All comments welcome!
Gene

By the way, here is a little humor I found recently.

"Poor white trash: engine block out in front yard as lawn ornament. Rich white trash: engine block inside as coffee table."