Testing engine on run stand, Need help with setup |
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Testing engine on run stand, Need help with setup |
mikea100 |
Jan 9 2012, 08:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 28-December 09 From: Edison, NJ Member No.: 11,182 Region Association: North East States |
Yesterday, with some help from my 2 boys, I got my '76 2.0 short block on the engine run stand. I need help setting it up. It's late 2.0, complete, all stock, EFI. I'm looking for any info, any help at all. I've read few dozen threads about engine stands, but most of them deal with yokes, adapters and such. I need help with wiring and actually test running the engine. If local guys can stop by this long weekend and land me a hand, you'd really do me a solid and I'll return the favor. I'll serve beer of your choice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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VaccaRabite |
Jan 10 2012, 08:42 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,544 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Actually, as long as you have the engine like that, mount the regular exhaust. Then you can put the whole package in the car.
This is a great exercise. It is a lot easier to find oil leaks with the engine out of the car, and it is way easier to find exhaust leaks too. This was the stand I build for my engine: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/farm4.staticflickr.com-1435-1326249740.1.jpg) Its low to the ground, and on wheels, with a slot in the middle for a jack. When I am done testing, I just roll the whole thing under the car for install EASY! The "Dash" is just a push button for the starter and a switch for the ignition and fuel. For FI I might have to add a few more circuits. I did it like this so I could run the starter to build oil pressure, test compression, etc, without having the fuel or spark firing. The tack is there for cam run in, to make ssure I don't let the idle under 2000 rpm for the 20 minute run in. Zach |
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