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AMXFSTBK390
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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?
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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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X2. Seems too high. You would have a ball with an engine hoist trying to get the motor on and off the engine stand.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 |
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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!
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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. |
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