hey guys ... just wondering if an engine stand was designed to hold a running motor???? id like to be able to test out motors that im building outside of my car before going through the hastle of dropping it in and finding out theres a problem ....

if not an engine stand, there has to be some sort of device for this ... im sure plenty of people have done so before......

 

I'm sure the stand can handle it. Just bolt in the legs or strap them down to something. Make sure that the stand's arms don't come in contact with the flywheel or nothing else that is moving either.

I would say...just be careful!

 

does anyone think this is a stupid idea in general????


i was thinkink about buying a cheap engine wires harness and extending all the wires 10 feet or so .... this time i can get motors up and running properly ... instead of risking the downtime is something is not right???

and comments on this idea????

 

IMHO a very bad idea. If you rev it quickly you could easily torque the whole engine w/stand over on its side with part of you under it. If it were me I would want something low to the ground, heavh, and solid as hell, like a BIG piece of angle or I-beam or something.

 

yeah, defenetely just an engine stand is not up to the task....something bolted down good to the ground...

 

Running engine stands aren't that much different, in REAL GENERAL terms. They're just heavier, stronger, or bolted down to the floor. If you really want to do this, be real careful. Normal engine stands just seem like they're too flimsy or easy to tip. They're not 'designed' to hold a running motor.