Michael Horowitz wrote:
Can I suspend an A-65 engine by the prop flange without causing undue
strain on the internals? - Mike
A conventional engine stand for an a/c engine is configured so that the
engine sits *on* the flange ('nose down'). You start building with just
the crank standing upright on the flange & add parts.

A plywood disk the same diameter as the widest dimension of the engine
drilled with a bolt circle matching the prop flange, a handful of bolts
& fender washers & you have a stable stand leaving easy access to all
the engine. Obviously you need to shim the bottom of the disk to allow
for the bolt head thickness.

Hope the word picture is adequate.