I need something to work on, so I thought I could build an engine test stand. I just need some ideas on how to make a mounting area. Universal or for 40 size since that is all I got for now? Any pics would be sweet! Thanks!

Here is a basic setup i have seen before.

mount: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...XL208&P=ML

this won't be much of a project but I have a sheet of 5/8 plywood that I've notched to fit different engines. I just use wood screws to secure them. I have a loose tank for running in engines that is secured by four wood screws.(one on each corner) and I use a junk RX and TX donated from a throw away RTF. I have a servo mounted with two sided tape for the throttle. not very complex but it works nicely.

mine

Jeffie, what are you using to mount the engine?

This is about as simple as you can get

Iam using a Tatone adjustable mount. it works great to about a .65 size engine.

These work very well for your test stand...

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That looks like a simplified version of what Ihave, it should work well.

that pretty much how mine looks, only mine's on a bench top

And thats all you need!!! Same setup here. Why spend money when you dont need to.

I test LOTS of engines . I have been selling them to make a living. Probably sold about 200 in the last 2 years.

Here is the stand that I use. I clamp it to a B&DWorkmate in the backyard and hook either a servo driver or a surface radio that I have laying aroun to control the throttle. The holder is an old one by Goldberg models.
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http://www.pspmfg.com/EngineTestStandDeluxe.html

Nice one crossman, I think I can make something like that out of some spare 2x4 and a trip to Ace Hardware!

Build yourself something like these...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=517878

http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=517814</p>

Been using the second one from the left since the sixties and the others just sort of came along the way.