if you get the harbor freight engine stand, DO NOT go with the little one. i have their 1000# engine stand, and while it does a good job holding the engine, it also has a hard time keeping the long as* 4.0L straight. i had my engine sitting on it for about 2months, and the front of the engine kept sagging lower and lower (only about 1", but still).
while the engine might not be that heavy, it's very long. longer than a V8, and so the engine stand has a hard time counter acting that leverage. so from experience, i would not go lower than 1000# with the harbor freight stand.QUOTE]
I agree. And if you subscribe to H-F.com you occasionally get a 20% coupon which will bring the price down almost to that of the lighter stand!