Birman

I want to build a engine test stand. Does anyone know where I can purchase cast aluminum engine rails about 3 1/2" long and tough enough for a 1.80 engine? I need individual rails so that I can move them together or apart for different size engines.

NM2K

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Why not just buy one of the commercial metal engine test stands from J'Tec? That's what I use. My Super Tigre G2300 and OS 1.60FX engines did not begin to challenge the integrity of that metal mount and it is inexpensive at $37 and some change at many places. Not only that, but I've ran engines as small as a .15 on that mount. You may have to make up some special clamp nuts (low profile), etc. But that is a piece of cake for anyone with access to a bench grinder/cheap grinding wheel.

I hope this reply was helpful. If not, tell us all where it didn't meet your needs so we can zero in on the answer for you.

Ed Cregger

Birman

Thanks Ed. I'l look up J'Tec.

w8ye

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Gilbert S Greenberg Jr, (781) 944-8316, 12 W Hill Cir, Reading, MA 01867

American Hobby Products
12 West Hill Circle
Reading, MA 01867
781 944 8316


JUMBO Deluxe (Engines .60-2.0 ci ) $39.95
Base: Massive 7-7/8" x 11-7/8" x 3/4" thick multi-ply birch for greater rigidity, strength, longevity, and versitility in mounting options including portability.
Mounting Blocks: Huge 2" x 1-9/16" x 3-1/8" solid maple with 1/8" dia. steel pins, supports full length of engine lugs. One block fixed, one adjustable simplifies engine installation; with sockets for "auto-open" spreader spring.
Clamp Plates: 3/8" thick x 2" x 3-1/8" solid maple will not mar or stress engine lugs. "Auto-Open" spreader compression springs provided.
Barrier Strip: Edge mounted, solid maple safety and alignment strip with relief for large engine crankcases.
Hardware: Quality, 5/16" carriage bolts, springs, washers, and wing nuts.
Fuel Tank: Sullivan 10-oz. Slant oval style with fittings and fuel tubing.
Tank Mount Assembly: Height adjustable. Birch ply plate supporting tank has threaded steel insert and locking thumb screw. Rides on 3/8" dia. birch dowel posts. With nylon tank strap.
"T-Toggle Throttle Assembly": Birch/maple with hardware.
Push rod/Clevis: Du-Bro threaded push rod and clevis.

speedster 1919

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VMAR makes an adjustable stand for about $19 I am not sure the max size it will do. The only complaint I had was filing the engine clamp mounts so they were 90 degrees.

Birman

Thanks for all the input guys!!!

Kmot

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One more to look at:

http://www.pspmfg.com/EngineTestStand.html