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Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: Uncle Barry]
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02/09/18 10:18 PM
02/09/18 10:18 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 11:28 AM
02/10/18 11:28 AM
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Big Western Pencilveinya
Uncle Barry
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Big Western Pencilveinya
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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 04:12 PM
02/10/18 04:12 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 11:57 AM
02/12/18 11:57 AM
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Marion, South Carolina [><]
an8sec70cuda
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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, 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon 340, no drivetrain, on blocks behind the barn
'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 12:04 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 12:13 PM
02/12/18 12:13 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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