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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: Uncle Barry]
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02/05/18 12:37 PM
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Marion, South Carolina [><]
an8sec70cuda
I Live Here
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I Live Here
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Me and my dad built one out of scrap laying around the shop about 15 years ago. Used factory motor mounts and an old 4 speed bellhousing to mount it up. Couple of toggle switches, old MSD box, old fuel pump and gas jug on the floor, some cheap gauges, etc. Very nice to have for cam break in and head retorquing. Mine aint pretty, but it works great.
CHIP
'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: Uncle Barry]
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02/05/18 12:42 PM
02/05/18 12:42 PM
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Benton, IL.
DaveRS23
Special needs idiot
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Special needs idiot
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Benton, IL.
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I always pre-run/break-in my engines before I install them. And I just set them on a used truck tire with the radiator screwed to 2 2x4s. It's not pretty, but has worked for me a dozen times or more.
Master, again and still
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: Uncle Barry]
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02/05/18 01:30 PM
02/05/18 01:30 PM
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Tulsa OK
Bad340fish
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master
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Tulsa OK
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On second glance I think that engine has been photo shopped into the stand lol.
68 Barracuda Formula S 340
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: Uncle Barry]
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02/06/18 01:07 AM
02/06/18 01:07 AM
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Charlotte, North Carolina
sgcuda
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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I got mine from Summit. Yeah, it cost a bit more. $500 + $100 for the gauges. But it's strong as hell, works real well, rolls around my garage easy enough, and I feel comfortable with my motors hanging off of them. I feel I got my money's worth.
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: Uncle Barry]
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02/09/18 02:57 AM
02/09/18 02:57 AM
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Spokane Washington
ScottSmith_Harms
Mr Wizzard
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Mr Wizzard
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Spokane Washington
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For $219.00 the Walmart rig is really not a bad deal, comes with gauges, fuel tank, and even some engine sending units and small parts. Perfect for a spare that's for sure. Not a piller of strength but sturdy enough, I'm sure it will work just fine. Here's a working link Walmart Test Stand
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: Uncle Barry]
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02/09/18 12:25 PM
02/09/18 12:25 PM
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"Little"John
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"Little"John
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Barry I bought some plans and started building my own because I didn't want to buy a cheap piece of crap and bandaid it to make it stronger. Mine is about 80% finished, bought gauges, and I bought a fixture off a Moparts member to mount a starter on a big block. I think I have it sold as I have been trying to clean-up some but if the deal falls through I can let you know if you are interested. It is made to fold up so you can lean it against the wall if you want to.  New engine breakin bench 003 by John Cadamore, on Flickr  engine stand 001 by John Cadamore, on Flickr  engine stand 002 by John Cadamore, on Flickr
1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27
Livin and lovin life one day at a time
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: pittsburghracer]
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02/09/18 12:37 PM
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
340Cuda
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I bought a fixture off a Moparts member to mount a starter on a big block. Does anyone make something like this for a small block? Thanks, Bill
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: 340Cuda]
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02/09/18 01:01 PM
02/09/18 01:01 PM
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north of coder
moparx
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"Butt Crack Bob"
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I bought a fixture off a Moparts member to mount a starter on a big block. Does anyone make something like this for a small block? Thanks, Bill any pics showing what these adapter[s] look like ? 
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: Uncle Barry]
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02/09/18 01:07 PM
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New York
polyspheric
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New York
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w/r/t break in on a stand: the rings will only seat from combustion pressure, must be run against a load.
Boffin Emeritus
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: polyspheric]
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02/09/18 01:15 PM
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"Little"John
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"Little"John
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w/r/t break in on a stand: the rings will only seat from combustion pressure, must be run against a load. I kinda like to tinker so it looked like a cool project. But I mainly did it because both Matt and I were running solid lifter cams in our engines. I figured because I take my inner springs out it would keep my old, fat butt from stretching over the fender replacing the inner springs. Now I only have one engine (my 422) with a solid lifter cam and I hope to put a roller cam in it eventually.
1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27
Livin and lovin life one day at a time
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: Uncle Barry]
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02/09/18 04:39 PM
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East Aurora (Buffalo) NY
RoadRunner
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East Aurora (Buffalo) NY
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I just used an extra k frame. I was able to make sure headers cleared everything while being able to run in the engine. I had the K frame sitting on jack stands. I bundled a radiator and box fan together and sat it in front of the engine. I used a bell housing and some scrap steel to make a panel with gauges, switch and orange box. It wasn't portable, but worked well.
68 Road Runner (383/4speed, post car w/decor pkg) - Major Project
69 Road Runner w/472 Hemi & 4 speed.
70 Challenger R/T SE EF8 w/ V9J, U - A32 - Major Project
2023 Ford Mach 1
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: Uncle Barry]
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02/09/18 10:53 PM
02/09/18 10:53 PM
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Portland, Oregon
Digger73
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Portland, Oregon
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So what are you fellas using for a fly wheel when you run on a test stand?
Would an old torque converter work?
Thanks,
Digger73 (Mike)
I live with fear everyday but, sometimes she lets me race!
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: Uncle Barry]
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02/09/18 11:18 PM
02/09/18 11:18 PM
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The Netherlands
BigBlockMopar
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The Netherlands
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You can cut down a torque convertor to use the ringgear only. I wouldn't use a complete torqueconvertor for balancing reasons. The insides won't be held centered because there's no transmission input shaft. I mounted a neutral flywheel against the B&M balanced flexplate and used slightly longer bolts into the crank flange. I build mine from a spare cart and some scrap metal. Here it is with a 360ci Small Block installed;   
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: pittsburghracer]
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02/10/18 12:28 PM
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Big Western Pencilveinya
Uncle Barry
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Barry I bought some plans and started building my own because I didn't want to buy a cheap piece of crap and bandaid it to make it stronger. Mine is about 80% finished, bought gauges, and I bought a fixture off a Moparts member to mount a starter on a big block. I think I have it sold as I have been trying to clean-up some but if the deal falls through I can let you know if you are interested. It is made to fold up so you can lean it against the wall if you want to. New engine breakin bench 003 by John Cadamore, on Flickr engine stand 001 by John Cadamore, on Flickr engine stand 002 by John Cadamore, on Flickr let me know John. Terry and I are looking for something like this.
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: Uncle Barry]
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02/10/18 05:12 PM
02/10/18 05:12 PM
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Tulsa OK
Bad340fish
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Tulsa OK
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The cherry picker mounted one is very clever, good work.
68 Barracuda Formula S 340
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: Uncle Barry]
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02/12/18 12:57 PM
02/12/18 12:57 PM
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Marion, South Carolina [><]
an8sec70cuda
I Live Here
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I Live Here
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Marion, South Carolina [><]
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Yall would laugh if you saw mine, lol. When I said we built it out of scrap, that's exactly what it is...pieces from an old combine, etc. lol
CHIP
'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: mrrandyj]
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02/12/18 01:04 PM
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Cranberry Twp PA (North of Pit...
rumblefish72
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I made brackets that sit on the legs of a engine hoist (cherry picker). Space is a premium in my garage, and I didn't want to have to store something else that took up a lot of room and was hard to move around. The 2 brackets I made take up very little space, and are not heavy at all. All the steel was scrap I had laying around, so it cost me nothing except a little time to make it. I also made a switch panel and wiring with a spare Chrysler electronic ignition box I had that attaches to the hoist with 2 bolts when I use it as a "run stand". Same with oil pressure and temperature gauges. I have used this several times and it works great and it's very easy to set up. Works with both small blocks and big blocks. Now that's a great idea ... I already have the folding engine crane ... just need to make some mounting brackets!
1972 Pro-Street 'Cuda, 500" Eagle stoker B Block, Eddy RPM heads, Victor Manifold, 850 Mighty Demon, Hemi 4 Speed, Dana 60 w/4.88 gears - Built by Hansen Racing Middlesex - NJ
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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: an8sec70cuda]
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02/12/18 01:13 PM
02/12/18 01:13 PM
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Lincoln Nebraska
RapidRobert
Circle Track
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Circle Track
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Lincoln Nebraska
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Yall would laugh if you saw mine, lol. Lets have a look, pics please! On a side note someone mentioned loading the eng, I'm wondering if you build one with a functioning 727 behind it is there a way to load the eng to help with ring seating? here is a good read on this: go to www.mototuneusa.com then scroll down & click on "breakin secrets". their take is that you get ONE shot to get an excellent ring sealthat will give good leakdown numbers as opposed to a "good" or "so so" ring seal & the gist of it is to load the eng repeatedly by goosing the throttle during the breakin. Andy I like your that stand is more open in the back cuz I need more access to that area & my next one will be able to be rotated for sure.
live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth
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