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Old 01-30-2006 | 04:25 PM
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Default Dynamometer for hobby engines

Just curious if there is a small one for hobby testings, anybody know ?
Old 01-30-2006 | 11:49 PM
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I have not found one made for models. I have made one that worked great for larger model aircraft engines. I just welded a plate to a .625" shaft 18" long, then mounted that into a pair of cheap ball bearing pillow blocks. I clamped an arm to the shaft that attached to a scale. And then used a tachometer and a calculator for determining HP. It was not calibrated for accurate HP numbers but was excellent for making comparisons.
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American Hobby Products (781-944-8316) makes one called the Dyna-Torque. Price: $129.95 + shipping.

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Here it is.
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