Quick Engine Stand Question

[Tburke4@aol.com]

Hello all,

I have a quick question and I hope I get a quick answer. I'm mounting the 
1500 engine on an engine stand preparatory to some bottom end work. I have 
not had the luxury of using one of these stands before and I'm wondering 
whether I can bolt it to the engine backplate (which looks kinda thin) 
through the bellhousing bolt holes or do I have to bolt to the engine block 
itself? Both the engine and I are hanging right now, awaiting the list's good 
advice.

Tom Burke
80 Spit