above deck ?

I can't answer as to why the block is held up by that piece of metal ? But i can say it was the perfect hight to keep the block firmly on it's opposite four cylinders. The shop seems to use an assembly bench with overhead cranes as apposed to a motor stand like I'd use in my garage. Well i think I should save any more defending the shop til after i get the motor back ! Lol Portland Engine Rebuilders is a very large shop that's has a good reputation and has been around a long time. As a matter of fact my High School auto shop went there on a field trip 30 years ago.