Re: Engine run-in stands
[Re: slowpoke]
#621194
02/22/10 08:23 PM
02/22/10 08:23 PM
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Chicken coop
dustergirl340
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Here's a video of ours...we have less than 100 bucks in it since we had most everything for it already lying around (starter, bellhousing, ignition stuff) Yeah, we used a factory Chrysler ignition with the ballast resistor. We also added a tach after we shot the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_W2PLpVtJU
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Re: Engine run-in stands
[Re: slowpoke]
#621198
02/22/10 10:55 PM
02/22/10 10:55 PM
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Belpre,Ohio
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Some pics of mine. Pardon the Chevs. I make money building Chevs to buy MOPAR stuff for myself. Some pics are while building, others in use. I used an 'over seas' shipping crate for the basis. Cut down build time not having to fab whole frame work.
If you like drag racing, support your local track.
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Re: Engine run-in stands
[Re: slowpoke]
#621205
02/22/10 11:11 PM
02/22/10 11:11 PM
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Wpg, Mb, Canada
six-barrel
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To add to PC-Chargers comments:
It's an empty tranny case and a junk torque convertor cut in half (then balanced).
Works great had Hemi's, big blocks and small block on it. Nice way to breakin a cam and check for leaks.
Next step is a water brake to apply load to seat rings, etc., etc..
Last edited by six-barrel; 02/22/10 11:14 PM.
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Re: Engine run-in stands
[Re: slowpoke]
#621206
02/24/10 08:05 AM
02/24/10 08:05 AM
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dustergirl340
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Quote:
Dustergirl340, your set up looks about what mine is heading toward and seems to work great which makes me feel better about my design (watch out for that fan blade!!) Thanks for the responses.
Yeah, we considered using one of the Chevy HHR electric fans but just slapped on that fan instead, with a spare radiator we already had.
The stand was very low cost and effective, we've already had three engines on it and broken in two cams with it. Makes it nice when you have to remove inner springs during a cam break in, much easier than doing it in the car.
We made the stand all bolt together too, which makes it easy to take apart and store in the attic. And its adjustable so we can fit a big block or whatever we want on it.
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