Show me your engine test stand
 

I just wondered how people are test running their engines whilst out of the model. I would want to be able to measure the thrust whilst doing so.

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good idea! Im building a stand too. this thread would really help!

Pete

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This is what I made for all my engines. Any size nitro beam mount, radial mount gas engines and turbines. I have other mounting plates for the nitro and gas engines. The two sliding plates are 3/8" cold rolled steel. I use a 50 lb.fish scale to check the thrust. The legs come off so you can take it to the flying field to run up your engines.

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Cancelled

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Here is my P120 on the bench.

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do you have yto use a UAT with a test rig setup? whats the usual tank config for running on the bench?

Pete

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Here's my test stand.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...?id=1449288874

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not at all, the only fuel system i use for bench running is i hook my start up/taxi tank directly to the fuel pump.

i can't help but notice in all the above posted pics none have a FOD guard, myself i won't run a turbine at all (on the bench or in a jet) without one.

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Good advice!! Not only for loose stuff on the bench, but also good for keeping all your fingers.

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Here's mine. Altecare sells them.

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Nice, but $275? [X(]

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I see no reason what so ever to have a test stand unless its some type of home built where you are tweaking and wrenching after each run. Running a P-120 on a test stand is a waste of good air time imo.
V..

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Here is the one I used to test run my Wrenn SS as it was my first turbine I thought it might be a good idea to learn about turbines on the bench. A little agricultural but I thought it was sufficiently strong to contain the beast.

The most memorable moment occured when on the second run when I advanced the throttle towards full power AND the turbine moved.

After bending the throttle stick on the slow down I found that it had moved in the holding straps. This was cured by lining the straps with wet and dry sandpaper.

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i somewhat agree with you Vin that's why my test board is a 2' x 3' piece of melamine with two short 2x4s screwed to one end for strapping the turbine to, i only use it to test runs when i suspect a problem and it's easier to pull the turbine/ECU and run it on the bench them start pulling all the systems out of the jet to find a possible problem. i also strapped my Titan SE down to it for a short run when i got it second hand before installing it into a new jet. no way in the world I'd pay for one and i see no need for all the fancy bells and whistles that some boards I've seen have on them.

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Bolt it on and fly it.;)

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For the first turbine it's a good idea to lay everything out on the bench and run it before installing in a plane. Then you can figure out where everything goes in the plane knowing that it's right. And of course for the tinkerers and homebuilders like Jeff it's an absolute must.

Here's a pic of my sophisticated set-up...

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Here's a test stand for you!
Made in Greece!!!

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Hello,

Here is my favorite test stand used for my P80 and Wren 160.

Before fitting your turbine in a plane, you can easily learn how it runs and also test the kerosene feeding system.

Regards,

Alain

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Ok, What size tank would you guys recommend? Im gonna have to grab one from my LHS before I run my engine.

Can I use any filter for my fuel? Maybe a gas or diesel filter?

Anyone make a FOD screen for the Falcon? I don't think Ill have a problem fitting one up but how do you attach it? I see some bolts that I could use but I don't really want to touch them unless I am sure what they are for.

Thanks, Pete

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it depends on how long you plan on running it at the time and the size of the turbine. i use a 32oz that's also my start up/taxi tank, i see raptorlogo used the main tank out of a Flash, it's 2.2 liters.

as far as the filter, there should be one included with your turbine. on my refueling jug i use an inline fuel filter from the auto parts place.

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This is my test stand from ''Altrcare R/C''

Kilroy Richardson

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Here is my stand had this made back when I had a hobby shop so we could demo our turbines and when we worked on them

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Here's mine, made it to test run my Wren, engine and test rig both sold now

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Hey guys, Does this look ok for the stand? I have not made an accesories tray yet.

Thanks, Peter

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nice clean set up ;)