Testing engine on run stand, Need help with setup |
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Testing engine on run stand, Need help with setup |
mikea100 |
Jan 9 2012, 08:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 28-December 09 From: Edison, NJ Member No.: 11,182 Region Association: North East States |
Yesterday, with some help from my 2 boys, I got my '76 2.0 short block on the engine run stand. I need help setting it up. It's late 2.0, complete, all stock, EFI. I'm looking for any info, any help at all. I've read few dozen threads about engine stands, but most of them deal with yokes, adapters and such. I need help with wiring and actually test running the engine. If local guys can stop by this long weekend and land me a hand, you'd really do me a solid and I'll return the favor. I'll serve beer of your choice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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nathansnathan |
Jan 30 2012, 07:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,052 Joined: 31-May 10 From: Laguna Beach, CA Member No.: 11,782 Region Association: None |
Also you want to make sure all the spark plugs are out, I didn't know that at 1 point, or that an overlap cam will cause low compression test readings..
It's actually not that reliable, the actual numbers, in a compression test. A gauge I had about 1 1/2 years from autozone started cutting numbers in half; low readings. I've got another gauge, a Sa-on, hopefully somewhat better. Also, I wouldn;t tust this "oil makes it better, it's the rings". I've been able to get the pressure up with oil, pull the head and the valves fail a spirits test. Personally I wouldn't be doing compression tests warm. It's easy to gall the aluminum threads in the head, and end up pulling all the threads right out. The right tool to fix that is abot $200 and god help you if it's #2 or 4. I suppose it's nice to have it on the run stand at that point rather than in the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Good luck, been watching the thread, gonna make my own run stand sometime. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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