Simple engine test stand

[Mike T]

I needed to test run a small block stroker that I have and didn't want to start it on the floor. So I added a little square tube to a cheap engine cart and in about two hours and for less than $100.00 I had a way to run my motor. These stands are not designed to run an engine on but It worked very well for my purpose.

 

[TurboBob]

video?


Bob

 

[Mike T]

Sorry no video. I built the stand to demonstrate the engine to sell it. I kept the parts that I fabricated so that I can use them for my next Buick build. My plan would be to temporarily add HEI and adapt a two barrel carb to the top of the EFI Buick intake where the plenum would go for break in and retorque of the heads.

 

[dr_frankenstein]

been doing that for years man, works well!

 

[Mike T]

been doing that for years man, works well!

I like your gauge set up, I didn't get a chance to mount mine before the motor sold.

 

[dr_frankenstein]

I like your gauge set up, I didn't get a chance to mount mine before the motor sold.

I like your radiator! I had been using the house for cooling water... but its a game of adjusting the valves to get that steady 190 for the engine. I think a radiator would be much more reliable! and mufflers..... good idea too brother!

A.j.