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| 914werke |
 Aug 4 2018, 06:53 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers"  Group: Members Posts: 10,057 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Wondering if anyone has any experience using one for engine run in
for T4? Bad idea? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I know its kinda high up just curious about shaking/rocking forces? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| 914forme |
Aug 4 2018, 08:08 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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NO! Bad idea
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| Mark Henry |
Aug 4 2018, 08:16 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
How are you going to start it?
I have a 1200lbs stand that likely would be OK, I also have a cheap HF 500lbs stand...no fuching way would I trust it. I almost toppled a high end 930 engine off it, got real lucky and caught it, I bought the bigger stand because of it. I can't take chances with my 911 and 996 builds. |
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| bdstone914 |
Aug 5 2018, 04:35 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,517 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
QUOTE(914werke @ Aug 4 2018, 05:53 PM)  Wondering if anyone has any experience using one for engine run in for T4? Bad idea? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I know it kinda high up just curious about shaking/rocking forces? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I run them on the ground with 4 x 4's under the case so I can see any leaks. I would never try to run an engine on those stands. And like Mark said, how are you going to get a starter mounted to turn it over? |
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| sithot |
Aug 5 2018, 07:46 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 446 Joined: 25-October 06 From: Virginia Member No.: 7,090 Region Association: None
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I had a stand built for running-in engines that's now at MAAP (Madison Automotive Apprentices Program (JMU).
https://madisonauto.org https://www.facebook.com/Madison-Automotive...89887317716022/ This stand incorporates a Zalex ring and Zalex control box. http://www.zalexindustries.com (Tom Perazzo is a great guy to work with) This is over-engineered and will take more weight than a 356 engine as I wanted to use it for 911 engines as well. The feet are industrial casters with a retracting foot which can be lowered. When they are lowered it is absolutely stable.  |
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| Bills914-4 |
Aug 5 2018, 08:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 310 Joined: 1-March 08 From: suburbs of Miami FL. Member No.: 8,762 Region Association: South East States |
I modified a engine assembly stand into a run stand here's a few pic's Bill D.
plus a video (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UZSa4M-iuM     |
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| sithot |
Aug 5 2018, 08:19 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 446 Joined: 25-October 06 From: Virginia Member No.: 7,090 Region Association: None
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[quote name='WLD419' date='Aug 5 2018, 10:07 AM' post='2635575']
I modified a engine assembly stand into a run stand here's a few pic's Bill D. plus a video (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) The bell housing trick is a good one! Low center of gravity is also a good thing. http://www.zalexindustries.com/cross_comp.html |
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| 914werke |
Aug 5 2018, 11:27 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,057 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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To answer Bruce's query, I did the the same thing with a trans case cutting it off so I could mount it with starter.
Bill you are the man~! Im gonna stop by the local metal shorts then fire up the welder. Attached image(s) 
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| barefoot |
Aug 8 2018, 09:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,273 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States
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Here's my cam break-in setup (wood blocking under tranny back end)
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| URY914 |
Aug 8 2018, 09:16 AM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,520 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
A painted engine bar is good for 10 h.p. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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| aggiezig |
Aug 8 2018, 10:11 AM
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Porsche Wannabe Group: Members Posts: 319 Joined: 13-January 16 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 19,557 Region Association: Southern California
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You *can* do it, but I wouldn't (again). The first time you hit a bump or expansion joint and the stand starts to teeter you will see your life flash before your eyes.
I almost lost a T1 engine on one of these stands and that weighs way less. |
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