Summit Engine run test stand
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Topic: Summit Engine run test stand
Posted By: AMXFSTBK390
Subject: Summit Engine run test stand
Date Posted: Sep/06/2016 at 5:59pm
Summit now offers a engine run test stand ($499). The rear bell housing mount holes on the stand may be only for Chevy or Ford. Summit testimonials indicate Mopar holes need to be drilled; I don't know about AMC. Fuel cell, radiator, gauges, start button, engine brackets not included. Anyone have experience with this engine run test stand?   ------------- Questions are powerful tools...what's in your toolbox? |
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Posted By: 6768rogues
Date Posted: Sep/06/2016 at 6:44pm
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I am sure they tested it, but it sure looks tall and skinny with a high center of gravity.
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Posted By: pit crew
Date Posted: Sep/06/2016 at 8:03pm
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X2. Seems too high. You would have a ball with an engine hoist trying to get the motor on and off the engine stand. -------------  73 Hornet - 401EFI - THM400 - Twin Grip 20 |
Posted By: AMXFSTBK390
Date Posted: Sep/07/2016 at 1:03am
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Thanks for the comments. It appears the legs supporting the BH, engine, and radiator could be or should be shortened 8-10 inches without any complications, and still allow room for the battery and fuel cell. ------------- Questions are powerful tools...what's in your toolbox? |
Posted By: Wrambler
Date Posted: Sep/07/2016 at 10:00am
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Now all we need is the dimensions to adjust from. I've got a whole pile of 1.5x3" tube just begging to be welded into something! That would be a good use for it. ------------- Wrambler 69 AMC Rambler 4.0L, 5 speed 2015 Grand Cherokee Limited 2019 Chrysler 300 |
Posted By: Rebel Machine
Date Posted: Sep/07/2016 at 1:25pm
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That's what I did 20 years ago. Used some square tubing from an exercise machine and a Rebel engine cradle to make one. The rear mount is a plate riding on an engine mount. Later I added brackets for mounting a radiator. I still use it today.  |
Posted By: SirDigger
Date Posted: Sep/07/2016 at 2:51pm
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If U look at the screw, that connects the spindles to the Engine Mounts.. No Struts at the rear where you mount the engine .. All Made of 100%Chinesium... And a big *Moron Thumb Up* for the Guy who set up the Teststand and the engine... for the Pictures Smart Idea to route he the Fuelline right throught the Area there the open headers end..  Same Thumb to the Constructor, who placed the Battery right unter the lower Radiatorhose... Batterys dig coolant fluid, when you dismount the engines coollant lines  ------------- SirDigger&his german Friends are looking for Parts http://theamcforum.com/forum/the-german-amc-forum-ambassadorsirdigger-needs_topic83570.html 1970 Javelin SST 304 1970 Javelin SST 360 |
Posted By: AMXFSTBK390
Date Posted: Sep/07/2016 at 10:35pm
digger-Posted another pic of an LS engine on the same test stand. The temporary fuel line is better positioned for the photo shoot. Also, the average mechanic would know to take a minute to remove the battery before draining the coolant. German humor? LOL. The reason I asked about this inexpensive engine test stand are three-fold: be able to break-in an engine, testing (leaks, oil pressure, water temp), and some assembly....pulleys, belts, exhaust, starter. There are several similar test stands on eBay that are this height and width, and mention a 40" operating height in the description....at two to three times the price!  ------------- Questions are powerful tools...what's in your toolbox? |
Posted By: SirDigger
Date Posted: Sep/08/2016 at 1:50am
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German humor? Never heard about.... we´re efficent and safe... So removing the Battery every time is uneffiecent, and the Fuel Cell right under the Fan is unsafe too.. somebody will probably fill it up while the engine is running... If you wanna safe, weld your own stand, grab some Gauges/Ignitionswitch/ radiator from the Picka part, and build it solid. And add a big pan under it to chatch spills, while the Battery and Fuelcell should be moveed to the Front. If i look at this maybe 3/8" at the engine Mounts screws... and know the "stability" of Chinesium.. I wont trust this stand an new build eingine.. if it Drops, you havent saved a Cent. ------------- SirDigger&his german Friends are looking for Parts http://theamcforum.com/forum/the-german-amc-forum-ambassadorsirdigger-needs_topic83570.html 1970 Javelin SST 304 1970 Javelin SST 360 |
Posted By: AMXFSTBK390
Date Posted: Sep/10/2016 at 4:50pm
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SirDigger wrote:Posted By: SirDigger
Date Posted: Sep/12/2016 at 4:54am
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One thing to mention because ONE Company played dirty were not all stupid... in the same way i could blame the US for the Ford Explorer Scandal, or the Japanese for the AirbagDesaster and so on... And its one thing to build in another Country with own Supervision and Quality Control from Home, as importing and selling the Stuff from the Container>Warehouse>Customer as a Trader like Summit does. China CAN Quality buit it costs more, and they have a bad Habbit... the 1-2 deliverys are ok, and then suddently the Quality drops.. If its cheap, there is a reason for it. PS the X5 for Europe and the US is build in Spartanburg, South Carolina... ------------- SirDigger&his german Friends are looking for Parts http://theamcforum.com/forum/the-german-amc-forum-ambassadorsirdigger-needs_topic83570.html 1970 Javelin SST 304 1970 Javelin SST 360 |
Posted By: 70 Donohue 390
Date Posted: Sep/18/2016 at 10:28pm
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For $10 I think I'll get a set of these plans. Most of the materials I can get free or cheap, and build my own. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Start-Test-Stand-Plans-Ford-GM-Mopar-/331922556895?hash=item4d482047df:g:32YAAOSwwo1XfvzN&item=331922556895&vxp=mtr ------------- 67 Rogue 290 Convert 70 BBO 390 5 Speed Javelin-under construction |
Posted By: DonSkokie
Date Posted: Sep/19/2016 at 2:01pm
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I don't even think you need the plans to build one if you have the metal and the skills. I just build an engine stand for one of my International diesels. I used scrap metal I had from shortening a flatbed; measured everything, mocked it up, tack welded everything. Then gently set the engine in it to make sure everything was correct before completing the welds and painting it. The biggest cost was four caster wheels for $80 that could hold 1500lbs. Took a full day to build it and now the engine is secure and in my garage. Now I just have to figure out how to start an electronic diesel. Mick |
Posted By: 71SST401
Date Posted: Sep/28/2016 at 10:32am
| Chinesium lol I like that one. |
Posted By: BrotherBamc
Date Posted: Oct/05/2016 at 10:51am
  Buddy of mine made one from scrap that he had laying around and an old engine stand. Worked great! Broke my 401 in just fine!! ------------- 77 CJ5 360 73 Gremlin 401 4 speed 2006 Dodge Magnum R/T AWD http://www.lxforums.com/board/garage.php?do=user_garage_view&id=19745" rel="nofollow - My Garage |
Posted By: WesternRed
Date Posted: Oct/05/2016 at 5:34pm
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For $499 you could probably buy a welder, chop saw and enough materials to build one yourself. |
Posted By: 73hornut
Date Posted: Oct/05/2016 at 7:28pm
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Posted By: Someassemblyrqd
Date Posted: Oct/05/2016 at 9:16pm
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Just purchased/recevied the above engine stand thru Walmart on-line - same unit, half the price, free shipping and fast return if no good. I'm going to do some rearranging, moving the tank, adapt locations for the starter solenoid, other things. i'll upload pix after I get the engine on stand. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mobile-Engine-Testing-Station/51985964?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227044453464&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=87314844049&wl4=pla-193947115489&wl5=9033319&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=51985964&wl13=&veh=sem ------------- Greg E. |
Posted By: AMXFSTBK390
Date Posted: Oct/05/2016 at 10:49pm
Very clever! I will copy it! ------------- Questions are powerful tools...what's in your toolbox? |
Posted By: 70 Donohue 390
Date Posted: Oct/10/2016 at 5:05pm
Thanks BBAmc!!! I'll do the same. ------------- 67 Rogue 290 Convert 70 BBO 390 5 Speed Javelin-under construction |
Posted By: Keith Knox
Date Posted: Dec/27/2020 at 10:25pm
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I built mine over 2 years ago out of scrap and spare parts.. I was looking for information to modify it to run 4.0 engines with the computer etc. https://youtu.be/m_Fh-nwuouM -
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Posted By: asifnyc
Date Posted: Dec/31/2020 at 1:03am
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one tip. when reading the reviews for the summit stand someone mentioned that their engine hoist legs didn't fit under the stand. made it really hard to get the engine on it. really glad I read that. I made sure mine was off the ground enough for my hoist legs to easily roll under... I haven't actually run a motor on it yet but i'm close :)   -------------  https://asifnyc.com" rel="nofollow - asifnyc.com '74 Jav/'74 Mat Race '73 Jav/'75 Grm street '75 Grm, '62 Amer, '70/'71 Jav - projects |
Posted By: easydean
Date Posted: Dec/31/2020 at 4:25am
| I have one I would sell if anybody is interested. |
Posted By: 6PakBee
Date Posted: Dec/31/2020 at 8:19am
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Posted By: LouB
Date Posted: Jan/02/2021 at 9:47am
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I bought the same one from Summit. I modified it, mounted my EFI control module and the electric fuel pump, fuel tank, etc. It worked well but needed to modify a few things which is expected. If I had the time I might have been better off designing and building a custom stand. I'll share pictures of mine once I get enough points. Lou
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