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> engine run in stand, anyone have plans to build
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post Jul 17 2004, 04:47 PM
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anyone build a engine stand to test how a new engine runs before installing it or running it in a bit before installing it? Are there plans or blueprints avalible?

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post Jul 17 2004, 07:41 PM
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You can just put on the trans, support the bar ends on jack stands, block up the back of the trans and run it on the floor.

The engine will not roll over from torque.

Or you can make a stand using an old trans bell housing... or spend the coin and make a proper adaptor plate and stand.
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bernbomb914   engine run in stand   Jul 17 2004, 04:47 PM
sj914   I don't know about a test stand, but I do reca...   Jul 17 2004, 04:57 PM
Mark Henry   You can just put on the trans, support the bar end...   Jul 17 2004, 07:41 PM
michelko   Hi everybody, this is my high quality :D self made...   Jul 18 2004, 03:04 AM
michelko   nother one   Jul 18 2004, 03:05 AM
michelko   #3   Jul 18 2004, 03:07 AM
ruddyboys   This looks great, but what about hook-ups. Battery...   Jul 18 2004, 06:40 AM
Mark Henry   Michelco, your stand looks good, but I would just ...   Jul 18 2004, 07:56 AM
lmcchesney   The comparison is which is more difficult: Buildin...   Jul 18 2004, 09:46 AM
michelko   Hello, unfortunately i don´t own a secon engine b...   Jul 18 2004, 02:13 PM
bernbomb914   I would think it would be much eaiser to run the e...   Jul 18 2004, 04:19 PM
Joe Ricard   I agree it should be lots easier to test run a mot...   Jul 18 2004, 07:09 PM
echocanyons   Aircooled.net has an engine start kit but I am not...   Jul 18 2004, 08:00 PM
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