Wood Engine Test Run - Break In Stand - DIY
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
- I built a simple wood engine break in stand for my Austin Healey engine.
ENGINE TEST RUN STAND PARTS
Casters 1500lb $25 - amzn.to/2IZj4LE
These are excellent casters. Don't be cheap here. Engines are heavy and if your stand tumbles because a caster failed you are out a lot of money.
Fuel Pump $14 - amzn.to/2IZDVyr
Oil Pressure Gauge $22 - amzn.to/2WrgCW7
Temp Gauge $21 - amzn.to/2UkpzxM
Switch $11 - amzn.to/2Ul7Mqv
You may need 2 of these. One provides power to the engine (fuel pump, coil, etc) while the second one purely powers the starter. I used a solenoid as my 2nd switch.
Starters use a lot of amps so please don't skimp on your switch.
Solenoid $20 - mossmotors.com...
This is what is on my car so it's what I used for the starter
ENGINE ASSEMBLY SUPPLIES
Assembly Lube Liquid $16 - amzn.to/2vwQL4h
Important for things like the rocker shaft and piston rod pins
Assembly Lube $6 - amzn.to/2UhLS7t
thicker stuff for use on anything else in the engine that might slide off over time before starting
Cam Moly Lube $15 - amzn.to/3b7YAN0
Super imporant for the camshaft lobes which take instense pressure
Break In Oil $30 - amzn.to/2Zg4Cal
High in zinc for flat tappet engines. Only use for the first break in period.
Pistol Oiler $8 - amzn.to/3bbp147
For inserting oil in tight spots like priming the oil pump
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Would like to see more video of the engine running. Great idea!!!
Great idea. Was afraid you were going to end it without letting us see it run, but you came through in the end! :-)
So simple and a brilliant idea!
Awesome idea! I will be doing the same for my 4 cylinder engine test stand.
Great idea and thanks for sharing your video. I have an old wood pallet that was specifically built to ship a small block engine. From your engine stand construction, I think that my pallet could be adapted to convert into a test stand with some modifications. Like you, I don't have a lot of experience welding steel, but wood working is much easier and i have the tools needed to create whatever I may need from wood stock I have lying around my shop. Thanks again for posting this video.
Great idea. Something to test/break in that isnt super expensive to test/break in my 327 im building for 70 C10 restoration. And then something to store the inline 6 250 it’s replacing.
Great video Chris!! his helped me out
Awesome! Thank you!
I wouldn't say some of this description of what you did is super easy for those of us who are electrically challenged, etc., LOL!....A detailed explanation of each and every step of your building process for us type folk who never done this would be "Super"!!....lol!...
Nonetheless, Great Video and Very inspiring!!!!...
I will watch it 20 more times...and find some wiring videos and watch em 40 times...then procrastinate about 3 more months...then build up the nerve to try to create this! ...(and by then, I'll have gotten a second reliable vehicle...just in case). LMAO!!
I understand your comment but i suppose it really depends on the engine. I’m working with a 1957 engine so the electrical is very basic. There are only a couple wires to hook up. I’ve literally never worked on an engine before in my life and I thought it was easy. If you have an engine controlled by computers or modules then we would both be helpless and I’d obviously recommend you go to a mechanic. My point with the video was to show how a basic mechanic can set up basic engines to run cheaply, easily, and safely outside a car. Good luck.
@@chrisarneson8644 Appreciate You and Thanks!
Thanks this was exactly what I was looking for my MGB engine rebuild! I’d really like to see how you will make the transmission holder.
I dont have it mounted but I’m not worried. It’s so light by comparison. If it needs supporting I’ll just put a small harbor freight furniture dolly under it and shim it up til it fits.
Hi Chris, I just discovered your restoration videos. Thanks for sharing your progress! I told my son to pull the engine out of his Bugeye and bring it to me to do a general clean up and refresh. He doesn’t have a garage. After seeing your engine stand, I think I will build something similar for my work on his engine. It is a nice way to do initial ignition timing and carb tuning as well. I assume you can put a timing light on the pulley?
I just now saw this comment. Thanks for the comment Lin. You probably don't remember but you've given me some advice a couple times now. Yes I had a timing light on it. It's so nice to work on when you can get to all sides of the engine. I figured if I had a leak it would be way easier to see and fix outside the car.
Chris Arneson Yes, I remember. Are you making any more progress? Lin
@@roselh1 It's been slow but as of this morning we are now empty-nesters so I expect to have more time. Hoping to get the exterior painting done this fall. I'm going to try to do it myself so there's a possibility that I will fail spectacularly!
Hey! Do you happen to have any more detailed information or pictures of your setup? I'm about to do the same thing for an Austin-Healey bj8 (exact same motor) and I like the simplicity of the setup. Do you by chance also have any form of pictures that would clearly show all the wiring for the components for when it's on the stand or any dimensions? Thanks and great job!
I can't take credit for the design. I borrowed the idea from www.healey6.com/Technical/Engine%20Dolly.pdf but made it 4 inches longer. The Healey6.com site has some fantastic resources. I decided a little extra length would allow me to hang the transmission/overdrive on the engine and test run it as well. I haven't done that yet and I have no idea how to wire up the overdrive. As far as wiring goes I don't think my engine would match yours. I am using a brand new Pertronix electronic distributor (my orig was super rusty inside) and am switching my car to a negative ground so I mounted tractor alternator.. The basic wiring is very easy though and is exactly what you would see in the car. I have a cheap master power switch (link in the video description) and then power goes to the starter solenoid, the coil, the distributor, and the fuel pump. I used a cheap electronic fuel pump (link in the description) because it was so much easier to mount and plumb. Finally I just cut out some odd pieces of lumber to mount the radiator in approximately the right spot. Feel free to ask addl questions but I'm really not an expert or even a mechanic. I am learning on the fly and winging it! Good luck. I love BJ8s!
@@chrisarneson8644 thank you! That's a huge help. I appreciate the information. I'm kind of learning as I go with everything as well so seeing somebody else out there in the same position as always reassuring.
@@prm1502 Be sure to buy some good casters. I bought some on Amazon that roll beautifully and don't even flex at the weight. Honestly if you have any specific questions or problems feel free to email me directly at csarneson@gmail.com I'm not an expert but I understand this process well enough.
@@chrisarneson8644 I definitely will. Thanks again!
Nice idea. I especially like that I'll be able to adjust or modify with tools and skills I already have. I do plan on taking welding classes but the Kung Flu has interrupted that. (If my irreverent reference to COVID-19 offends someone, gallows humor has been around since man could talk so get a life!)
While I am still teaching myself to weld, it is WAY easier to build something like this out of wood. When I am done with the project we can do a summer backyard bonfire!
@@chrisarneson8644 mmm bonfire... I like it! 😁
hey there --- this is awesome . Where did you get the metal brackets for the motor mounts to bolt to?
They actually are stock Austin HEALEY brackets for mounting to the frame.
Hi Chris, have you made any more progress on the car since this last video? Kind regards, Richard.
I just posted an update video. Lots of progress but I don't make many videos...
How did you set up your electrical grounding work? I have a V-8 Mopar 440 from 1976 that is already rebuilt and have built a engine run stand out of wood as well. As I'm putting it all together, (not being electrically savvy), found my self asking where to ground.
I don't know much about V8s but your ground will be the engine block. I just put a terminal on the end of my ground wire and screwed it to the block. For me there were plenty of spots that I could use so I cleaned away any paint first and attached it.