Engine run-in stand

[dynoman]

What is needed to make a run in stand for our motors ? This would be strictly for warm up / break in .

 

[Chuck Leeper]

A Google search, is a good start.

https://www.google.com/search?sourc......0....1..gws-wiz.....0..0j0i131.6L89f05kLwE

 

[vorsberg]

Some steel tubing a MIG welder and a case of beer, no big deal to build the engine stand .
But the wiring..........

 

[No disintegrations]

Tough to say if its worth it to someone rebuilding an engine or two a year or every few years. Would need a spare wire harness too.

 

[dynoman]

I guess I should clarify . For break-in purposes I was wondering more about the intake and fuel system , as in carb & manifold as apposed to a complete fuel injection with an ECM and all sensors .

 

[Chuck Leeper]

I guess I should clarify . For break-in purposes I was wondering more about the intake and fuel system , as in carb & manifold as apposed to a complete fuel injection with an ECM and all sensors .

The engine stand we use, to do the engines w/ all "8 cylinders present", has the carb intake on it.

 

[No disintegrations]

Might be simplified by using a carb and distributor. I can see it but still prob more work than just lower into her new home between the frame.

 

[Steve V]

I have posted several videos and picture on this forum as well as my youtube channel.

 

[Steve V]

https://turbobuick.com/threads/homemade-engine-run-stand.455033/

 

[dynoman]

https://turbobuick.com/threads/homemade-engine-run-stand.455033/

Yup , I watched your videos after I remembered you had one .

 

[Steve V]

Yup , I watched your videos after I remembered you had one .

The gas can needs improvement , honestly it's getto but serves it's purpose.

 

[earlbrown]

If you just want a mechanical break-in, a side draft motorcycle carb and distributor will bust it off.


I've been thinking about cobbling together a kit like that for years just for the hellovit.