yup im a total

. i only know theoretical aspects of cars/engines. i downloaded the 92-95 Civic Factory Service Manual. its like 1258 pages long and covers virtually everything. i dont mind reading it, but quite frankly im sick of all this theoretical bs. i get enough of that at school, if you know what i mean. i want to do some hands on stuff... but ya, you do have a point. so maybe i'll read a bit first. thanks for the advice subsidized and turbosupra12
oh btw, how long would it take to strip a motor to just a block and head (with all the parts)? and approximately how much does a motor weight (95 civic cx block and head only)? im just gonna be taking it apart and putting it back together a nd since im broke like a mofo so i wont be putting money into this engine unless i have to so i dont really care if it gets a bit damaged. so, do i really need a motor stand? thanks guys