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Posted by: mb911 Jun 23 2018, 10:54 AM

I decided that I needed to build a stand so I could time and set carbs and test exhaust before putting everything in the car..

Posted by: 914forme Jun 23 2018, 04:20 PM

Ben I like it, what about controls and Oil tank battery etc.... I am hoping it is not done as I would like to do the same. More than willing to steal a good design.

Posted by: mb911 Jun 23 2018, 05:05 PM

All to come my friend. In good time..

Posted by: wysri9 Jun 25 2018, 01:58 AM

That is exactly what I was planning to build for my 4 rebuild. Yours looks very professional! Does anyone have the dimensions for the engine support bar/gearbox mounts for a Type 4 to save a careful measuring session?? Its the vertical alignment I am a bit worried about particularly.

Thanks

Posted by: mb911 Jun 25 2018, 04:39 AM

I don't for a 4cyl.. Mine adjusts vertically as well

Posted by: mlindner Jun 25 2018, 05:21 AM

Ben, will the engine be installed from the bottom or come in on the top. will there be room for 911 exhaust and muffler. Best, Mark

Posted by: mb911 Jun 25 2018, 05:54 AM

The engine can be mounted either way-top or bottom. And no sorry no room for 911 exhaust just 914-6

Posted by: infraredcalvin Jun 25 2018, 09:34 PM

Me too, got my eye on the this thread.

Maybe sell detailed plans for a few bucks, or do like blue sky did with their rotisserie design and post a free link to plans/material list on you website to help drive traffic....

http://www.blueskymotorsports.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18&Itemid=6

Posted by: peteyd Jun 26 2018, 09:56 AM

Here is a kickass engine test stand that our good friend Karl at Thoroughbred Motorsports made.




and the link to his page where he posted it

https://www.facebook.com/karl.hens.9/posts/1879781528712737

Posted by: mb911 Jun 26 2018, 10:29 AM

That is awesome.. Wow. I was looking at mine as a single use item..

Posted by: Mueller Jun 26 2018, 10:45 AM

Nice design Ben, beats my wooden pallet I planned on using for my /4

Posted by: Larmo63 Jun 26 2018, 10:48 AM

But, there is no stereo in the dash.......

Posted by: mb911 Jun 26 2018, 11:12 AM

I think a nice stand like Pete has attached is a must for folks that build engines on a regular basis. When I was rebuilding aircraft engines in a former life we ran each engine before it left.. Just to make sure..

Posted by: 914forme Jun 26 2018, 03:45 PM

Nice stand I would be afraid to hit the key while leaning over the engine. That fan looks to be at the right height to _____________ shudder the thought.

Posted by: jcd914 Jun 26 2018, 05:03 PM

My run-in stand was 3 jack stands, one under each end of the engine cross bar and one under the tail of the trans.

Jim

Posted by: mb911 Jun 26 2018, 05:31 PM

Wow that was probably interesting.