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Author Topic: how much does a fully dressed 390 weigh?  (Read 267 times)

Offline stang32

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how much does a fully dressed 390 weigh?
« on: March, 13, 2011, 08:50:21 AM »
I need to buy an engine stand & want to buy one that will handle my 390.
any ideas on weight?

Offline Dennis Harrelson

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Re: how much does a fully dressed 390 weigh?
« Reply #1 on: March, 13, 2011, 01:40:14 PM »
Somewhere between 625 and 680 lbs, according to Dave Williams:
http://www.bacomatic.org/~dw/library/txt/engfyi.htm
He doesn't specify fully dressed, but cites a refence you might look up.
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Offline mert

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Re: how much does a fully dressed 390 weigh?
« Reply #2 on: March, 15, 2011, 01:42:20 AM »
Sounds about right, refs I have note nominal weight (less alt., starter, fan, belts, & air cleaner) as about 600 lbs.

 


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