ARMY TM 9-2815-260-24 AIR FORCE TO 38G1-126-2 MARINE CORPS TM 09244A/09245A-24 4-98 4.10.   VEHICLE ENGINE STAND NOTE The 2000 lb (908 kg) Vehicle Engine Stand (NSN 4910-01-016-1835) is referenced in this manual.  When any other repair stand is used, consult the manufacturer's instructions for mounting the engine. __________ WARNING The vehicle engine stand should be used only by qualified service technicians familiar with this equipment.  Failure to comply could result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. __________ WARNING Use alloy steel SAE Grade 8 or higher socket head cap screws when installing engine adapters on vehicle engine stand.  Use Thread Lock and Sealer (Loctite 242) or equivalent on cap screws when installing lift straps on the engine.  Tighten cap screws to 125 lb-ft (170 Nm).  Failure to comply could result in personal and/or equipment damage. __________ WARNING Be sure that tapped hole on the vehicle repair stand's adapter and mounting hub are clean and not damaged.  Ensure that thread engagement is within 1-1.2 times the screw diameter minimum to properly secure the engine.  Failure to comply could result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. __________ WARNING To avoid structural or personal injury, do not exceed the maximum capacity rating or 2000 lbs. (908 kg.).  Maximum capacity is determined with the center of the engine located no more than 13 inches (330 mm) from the mounting hub surface of the engine stand. __________ WARNING Be sure that the center of the engine must be located within 2 inches (51 mm) of the engine stand rotating shaft to prevent unsafe off-balance load condition.  Failure to comply could result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.