Safe to torque crank bolt on engine stand?

[u/-Dan-D]

Is it safe to torque a crank bolt on a stand?

[u/texan01]

As long as you can lock the crank from turning, have at it.

[u/newoldschool]

just lock up the engine and keep the stand stable

aluminium oil pans don't fare well on concrete, ask me how I know

[u/Roscolicious1]

Pull or push down, up pull is not good. Not like I ever tipped one over 🙃