Coyote crate delivered last week from Forte via FRPP, complete MK IV kit arrives today. Want to get the engine on a stand. I have two: one is a really heavy duty 3-point combo stand/hoist (1/2 - 2 tons, depending on reach), the other is a conventional 4-point stand @ 1000 lbs. Plan to use the conventional stand early on for ease of moving it around. Fingers that mounting bolts go through are 4-1/8" long.

Questions:

1. Material/grade/size/thread and length of bolts to use to attach engine to stand?

2. Locations in back of engine to attach bolts to?

3. Read somewhere that there is a concern with keeping engine on a stand for too long?

4. The engine has oil in it. What happens if I rotate it in order to install the Champs (don't go there) pan. Drain oil first?

May seem like dumb questions, but at this point I have no pride, just need answers.

Cheers, Dale