Silly Engine Lift Plate Question

We've all used some version of the engine lift plate --- the one you bolt to the intake manifold for the engine lift. Every time I do this I get the willies because it's just 4 tiny bolts in an aluminum intake meant to hold a carburetor.

How much weight is reasonable? I get it... "an engine"... would you be comfortable ranking and engine and tranny with it? I'm just curious.

I have other lifting devices, but they can be a pain... and the plate is easy. But it makes me nervious for some reason.
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