Re: Engine run test stands
[Re: Uncle Barry]
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02/05/18 11:37 AM
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an8sec70cuda
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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, 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: Uncle Barry]
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02/05/18 11:42 AM
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Posts: 13,008 Benton, IL.
DaveRS23
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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 12:30 PM
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Bad340fish
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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 12:07 AM
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sgcuda
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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 01:57 AM
02/09/18 01:57 AM
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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 11:25 AM
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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 9.38@138.67
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 11:37 AM
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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
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02/09/18 12:01 PM
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moparx
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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 12:07 PM
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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 12:15 PM
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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 9.38@138.67
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 03:39 PM
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RoadRunner
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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 09:53 PM
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Digger73
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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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