Posted By: coro500net
Engine test stand ? - 11/28/10 12:38 AM
Can a auto trans be used? should the trans lines be looped? Dont want to spend $200 on a well used bell housing and $100 on a very used flywheeel.
If so should the trans be filled to capacity?
Posted By: The Sphinx
Re: Engine test stand ? - 11/28/10 01:21 AM
I don't see why not, just loop cooler inlet to the outlet. Make sure you keep it in park and stuff a slip yolk in the tail shaft.
It would be a lot less headache just picking up the bell housing and flywheel off e-bay or in the for sale section here. Maybe someone local could just loan them to you.
Posted By: six-barrel
Re: Engine test stand ? - 11/28/10 06:28 AM
I use a gutted trans and a TQ cut down, nothing moving inside.
No load on the engine but great for checking leaks before installing in the engine bay
Posted By: Jwilli500
Re: Engine test stand ? - 11/28/10 07:08 AM
Just considering all options here, could you use manual flywheel with a gutted auto trans case?
Posted By: RapidRobert
Re: Engine test stand ? - 11/28/10 08:53 AM
Yes the cooler lines needs to be looped & I'd fill the trans up. If this is a trans you care about I would consider using a cooler