[DeTomaso] engine test stand

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/17/08 10:29:00 AM, larry at ohiotimecorp.com writes:

> As long as you accelerate slowly do you have to worry about the torque of 
> the motor on the stand?
> Any suggestions on designing one?
> 
To both questions, make the thing really strong with a wide base: there's a 
surprising amount of torque reaction with a running engine even with gentle 
acceleration. Use big bolts!   Such a thing comes in handy to break in an engine 
so you'll need to run it to at least 2000-2500 rpms to protect the cam lobes. 
Many of the stands I've seen have only a quart or two of fuel supply, just in 
case. Good luck- J DeRyke



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