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Engine Test bench - 2/16/2007 4:42:43 PM   
zscheidt


 

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Status: offline 		Hello,

I'm using the cold weekend to build a test bench for some engines i have in the basement. These are somewhat small (.42 two stroke and .82 four stroke) and I wondered if anyone had ideas or designs to help me.

My plan is to fix a small block of some sort to cradle and mount the engine with a spot for a servo behind and a place to rubber band a small removable fuel tank behind as well. I want to then be able to take the block and attach it to a standard stanley vice table that is portable (that way I can take it outside, lock the mount into the table, and fire up the engine).

Has anyone put together such a contraption or have any pictures or instructions? Anything I should think about or plan for ahead of time? I want to make sure it is stable and yet still able to move inside and out without too much trouble.

Thanks,
Zach
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RE: Engine Test bench - 2/16/2007 4:44:51 PM   
Flying freak


 

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Status: offline 		you might want to make the fuel tank adjustable in high ...

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RE: Engine Test bench - 2/16/2007 5:14:14 PM   
Kevlar



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Status: offline 		Here's one I 'borrowed' some ideas from...its off RCU, do a search, you'll find quite a bit more.

...and like stated...make the tank height adjustable...you could use blocks or stand-offs.

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