ENGINE TEST STAND

[VPFD13]

Anyone ever build there own engine test stand?

[NorwayCharger]

Anyone ever build there own engine test stand?

I did..http://www.zippyvideos.com/1150779514380496/dscf1637_output/

[Charger-Bodie]

here are a couple pics of mine , the pics arent great but here they are anyway.

[Steve P.]

I've been known to fire up a few motors hanging from a cherry picker before.. 

[VPFD13]

Thanks guys I think I will be making one this winter.

[Steve P.]

If you are going to build one I would suggest getting your hands on a standard shift bell housing and flywheel.  It's quicker and easier to install. Easier to store and not much to handle.  Running an automatic means running it dry which will not last very long. OR putting fluid through it and that is one more mess to deal with. Also storage and set up of a full tranny will be a pain...


Just my .02

[VPFD13]

Good point.   Thanks

[Rolling_Thunder]

If you are going to build one I would suggest getting your hands on a standard shift bell housing and flywheel.  It's quicker and easier to install. Easier to store and not much to handle.  Running an automatic means running it dry which will not last very long. OR putting fluid through it and that is one more mess to deal with. Also storage and set up of a full tranny will be a pain...


Just my .02

Thats what we do at the shop - standard scarrershield with flywheel...   bellhousing was $30.00 off ebay because it was welded on and the flywheel had been cooked by a customer at the dragstrip...      use a 26" radiator with an electric fan hooked up - tach, oil pressure, water temp, and volts - Yes I made ours and it has an operational charging system.