What tools needed for engine rebuild?

Buy a foldable engine lift and engine stand, then you can sell it on craigslist for the same price and basically get a free rental. Usually ~$130. I have gotten tools real cheap at a local car show, like $0.50 a box wrench. Sort them and you have a full set cheap, and often good old U.S. made ones. Having extras doesn't hurt since I often have to try several of the same size to get one that fits and lets me swing it. A simple bending-beam torque wrench works well.

First time, I just pulled the whole engine, stripped accessories, and took it to a shop for a rebuild. I was so naive then that I took it in with the torque converted still bolted to the flex-plate, thinking that was a flywheel (mechanics laughed at the dumF kid). I didn't even have a Haynes manual and no internet to find info in those days. Anyway, I got the rebuilt engine running and learned. Plan here all you need to do first, like maybe roll the engine and lower K-frame out the bottom and rebuild the steering and suspension at the same time.