Wondering if anyone has any experience using one for engine run in
for T4? Bad idea?
I know its kinda high up just curious about shaking/rocking forces?

NO! Bad idea

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.

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?

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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I modified a engine assembly stand into a run stand here's a few pic's Bill D.
plus a video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UZSa4M-iuM

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I modified a engine assembly stand into a run stand here's a few pic's Bill D.
plus a video


The bell housing trick is a good one! Low center of gravity is also a good thing.

http://www.zalexindustries.com/cross_comp.html

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.

Here's my cam break-in setup (wood blocking under tranny back end)

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A painted engine bar is good for 10 h.p.

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.