Engine Test Stands
07-13-2005, 10:15 AM
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Engine Test Stands
Does anyone know any good engine test stands out their, I was going to buy the VMAR one but with all the people saying there engines flew off while running them I think I will pas on them. Also does anyone have plans of ones that they made there self I will be running a Saito 100 in one.
07-13-2005, 02:11 PM
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RE: Engine Test Stands
American Hobby Products makes a nice one.
They have three sizes and then there are ones that measure torque and thrust.
No web site They advertise in R/C Modeler
Mail order only.
I have the Jumbo and it was 39.95. I just ran my Saito 150 on it last week but I've also used it with my Saito 100's, 91's etc.
The Jumbo will not fit 46 or smaller size engines.
I have a Carl Goldburg for that. http://www.carlgoldbergproducts.com/stand.htm it's not safe for anything over a 61.
Enjoy,
Jim
They have three sizes and then there are ones that measure torque and thrust.
No web site They advertise in R/C Modeler
Mail order only.
I have the Jumbo and it was 39.95. I just ran my Saito 150 on it last week but I've also used it with my Saito 100's, 91's etc.
The Jumbo will not fit 46 or smaller size engines.
I have a Carl Goldburg for that. http://www.carlgoldbergproducts.com/stand.htm it's not safe for anything over a 61.
Enjoy,
Jim
07-13-2005, 03:22 PM
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RE: Engine Test Stands
I have the PSP brand.
It BY FAR exceedes all others.
Mine is mounted to a 2X6 on top of a metal saw horse.
It has about 4 coats of epoxy and sanded and painted with Kand B Orange.
If you are going to be in this hobby a while buy the best.
You can give it to your grandchildren.
It folds up nicely and lives in the house when I am not using it
It BY FAR exceedes all others.
Mine is mounted to a 2X6 on top of a metal saw horse.
It has about 4 coats of epoxy and sanded and painted with Kand B Orange.
If you are going to be in this hobby a while buy the best.
You can give it to your grandchildren.
It folds up nicely and lives in the house when I am not using it
07-14-2005, 09:48 AM
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RE: Engine Test Stands
Check with RC Showcase, they have a larger one for the large gas engines. http://rcshowcase.com/
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07-14-2005, 07:13 PM
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RE: Engine Test Stands
Just broke my SA100 in and thew together one with some stuff I had laying around--used wood screws to put it together quick.
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RE: Engine Test Stands
For many years (decades) I have used a home made oak test stand. Recently however, I purchased one of the PSP stands and have been highly pleased with it.
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