Needing to disassemble, inspect and reassemble race engine soon. We had irritating oil leaks the last time we assembled this engine, and had to remove engine to correct issues. I think a run stand is in order this time.

Show me your ideas.

Jim

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With the cross bar and the gearbox, which will allow you to start it, it seems pretty straight forward. Good luck with your project!


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I just recently made a simple stand that connects to the front engine mounts. I plan to make a remote control panel with gauges & switches. The nice thing is it's not crazy big and it allows for the exhaust to stay on.

Hope this helps

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If you are doing carbs its really easy. Just support the engine bar with jackstands and but a wood block under the transmission. Run 4 circuits. One for fuel, one for ignition, one for the starter (separate from ignition so you can run the starter without starting the motor) and one for a tach.

For EFI its much more complicated and I personally feel its best done in the car.

Zach