We work on doing the “dry assembly” on my MGB performance build, and show you my engine stand, which is an unusual one. We start by looking at some if the parts going into it, like the pistons, rods, crankshaft and harmonic balancer. We then check that it was machined to the clearances I’m looking for by using plastic-gauge on the main and rod beatings to verify them. We then measure the assembled piston to deck height so I can calculate how much to have the block decked to achieve the desired compression ratio