Another one of those "I used to do that" guys here. The short block will weigh about 400 or so, so were I you, I'd definitely get a friend, best in the form of an engine hoist - unless, of course, you are one of those "Worlds Strongest Man" competitors. If you do decide to do it by hand, turn the thing top side down and grab it in the cylinder bores; also, fastening the stand head to the block first is a must. As a qualifier, I was a power lifter in my younger days, up into my forties, and I only hung a SBC short block on a stand by hand by myself one time; said "never again", just too much awkward bulk and maneuvering for a safe lift. Be real careful.