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Ok so I really need to stay off craigslist. I bought an engine running test stand. I need to mount a radiator to it and revamp a few things but I think it will be sweet to break in cams and check for leaks before dropping the engine in the car. It looks just like this one but the gas tank is a little different on mine.

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Cool! I keep looking at one of those in the Northern tool Catalog, wish I had the room.

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Those are pretty cool. I know people that have taken an old frame and hacked off the front and turned that into a test stand as well.



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Chris R wrote:

Those are pretty cool. I know people that have taken an old frame and hacked off the front and turned that into a test stand as well.

WOW did that hit home. I have a Camaro subframe here that I was going to scrap because it's butchered. I could so easily build that into a rolling test stand....

Opps, I just remembered, I cut the frame horns off for another guys car, so there's nothing to bolt a core support and radiator to. Hmmmmm.....gonna have to think about this more....

Nice score, Chris. Maybe this is the start of a dyno business for you...

 



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I was kind thinking that once it is setup and working that I might rent it out for persons that want to run there engine prior to install to make sure everything is good and leak free.



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I might be able to score a pod to hold gauges to..... was to make a 3rd one similar to the stands we build back in the '90s for our running engine stands (that we no longer have).

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There's definitely something to say for dropping an engine in that's already had the cam broken in and is in running condition.  That was half the reason I had mine dyno'd before installing it.  It literally started right up after installing it in the car.  This engine running stand is a great investment!



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Ok so I finially started working on this thing to make it usable. I first replaced the casters with something that should actually roll with weight on it. Then I mounted the radiator with a little tool tray in front. But I have determined the distance between the bellhousing and the radiator is to short to mount a big block on it without it crashing into the radiator. I have it all in pieces now adding 8 inches to the overall length. But here are some pictures of the changes so far.



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Probably too late to stop the buthery, but why not mount the radiator on the other side of the frame ??



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The footprint on that rig looks a bit narrow for my tastes.... what about adding some extendo outriggers (with screwjacks) on the passenger side to combat torque flip?

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John, after he gets done with it it needs to be featured in the newsletter with all dimensions and prints. ;)

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Lost in the 60s wrote:

Probably too late to stop the buthery, but why not mount the radiator on the other side of the frame ??

 I Looked at that thought but it would have required more work for mounting it. Second it is better protected from getting hit or damaged when moving it or other things around the garage.

 

John it is actually pretty wide and sits low enough not to worry about it going over sideways I think? Guess I will find out.



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Made some more progress. Here it is with the 8" longer base and battery tray mounted off the back.



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Installed an engine and wanted to see how header clearance would be with the way it came. Headers were close to hitting so I modified the rear mounting area, there should be no problems now with exhaust.



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Looks pretty cool, Chris. It should work nice !!



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I do have an extra volt gauge for you-it's even Auto Meter brand, along with that other little piece you asked for. Have a spare temp gauge too if you need it.

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You are having way too much fun!

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I made a little more progress. Got the new gas tank mounted and almost done with wiring the gauge panel.



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looks nice

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1999 std bore 5.7, Vortec heads, Holley Stealth Ram, GM cam
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