Big Block on the engine stand - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Chevyrestorerman* · 09-09-2018, 04:38 PM

Has anyone fired a engine on their engine stand before installing it. If you have what are some of the do’s and don’ts on performing this. Thanks

sweetk30 · 09-09-2018, 05:26 PM

big block is a lot for reg stands even rated for them .

i would do a engine run stand my self .

**mongocanfly** · 09-09-2018, 05:40 PM

I wouldnt...engine stands are somewhat top heavy anyway...wouldn't take much to flip it...
Even though it's been done....https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bf-i9BTiBwM

sweetk30 · 09-09-2018, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

I wouldnt...engine stands are somewhat top heavy anyway...wouldn't take much to flip it...
Even though it's been done....https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bf-i9BTiBwM

wow he is crazy doing that on a 3 wheel stand .

side note : all my engine stands get the bolt together joints welded up solid . makes a huge improvement in them . and i do the wide spread 2 wheel front . or the WIDE spread 2 leg 1 wheel per leg .

RustyBucket · 09-09-2018, 09:12 PM

This thread reminded me of seeing a small block running on a 4 wheel stand in a shop awhile back. Guy had an adapter for connecting a garden hose into the water pump inlet. He had a hose valve on the water outlet on the intake manifold. He had a temp. gauge screwed into the manifold. He turned on the hose & started the engine and regulated the temperature with the valve by adjusting how much water he let flow through the engine. I thought it was nice to be able to run an engine without the belts/fan/radiator. This guy assembled and installed engines out of his home shop and liked to make running adjustments & check for leaks before installation.

*Chevyrestorerman* · 09-09-2018, 11:22 PM

I have to laugh, on "youtube" they start engines on the ground, figured someone had done this on this forum.

BTW, the engine stand has four wheels and I do have a engine test stand to use. Crazy you say...LOL!!!!

Thanks guys for saving my engine and myself from being hurt.

**Captainfab** · 09-09-2018, 11:49 PM

Another thread on the subject.......

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=558481

*Chevyrestorerman* · 09-09-2018, 11:56 PM

Thats cool, the test stand I built uses the bellhousing and its on wheels or solid.

Figured there are several ways people have broke in their engines and sold engines by firing them up using all different ways from backyarders to dyno pullers.

jhrusk · 09-10-2018, 11:00 AM

I have in the past. Just don't wrap on the throttle😬😬

Mike C · 09-10-2018, 06:26 PM

I have. Just not on one of those stands...

I have found the ability to run the motor before installation in the chassis to be amazingly valuable and a big time saver.

RustyBucket · 09-12-2018, 06:47 PM

I bought this one from a guy on Craig's List awhile back. Couldn't pass on it for $200. Alum. radiator, bellhousing, tach., oil pressure & temp. gauge, MSD box & coil. I robbed the temp. gauge for the Nova. Not shop space friendly(BIG) but you can rev an engine all you want on it.

*Chevyrestorerman* · 09-14-2018, 09:42 AM

That was a deal at 200 bucks, cant build it for that.

*Chevyrestorerman* · 10-07-2018, 01:26 AM

I fired up the big block this weekend. It saves a lot of time over the fender type of work plus making sure there are no leaks, timing, valves, are all set to where they need to be. Now all I have to do is drop it in the vehicle and go.

**Backpayne** · 10-07-2018, 05:18 PM

I'm building an engine run stand for my Olds 455. It's 36"x34 with wheels. There's no way I'd fire it up on the engine stand. I have a 4 wheeled stand and I know it would tip over.

*Chevyrestorerman* · 10-07-2018, 07:52 PM

I didnt say I fired it up on the engine stand. I fired it up so I can make sure I can just install it in the blazer frame and it will be ready to go.

The reason for the post was to get "feed back on ideas" of why would anyone fire up an engine prior to installation, but I got the obvious replies. I will be more careful of what I post in the future on this forum. It appears lots of people here are more subject to look at the negatives than the positives.... common sense tells me not to fire it up on a engine stand but again I will watch what the heck I post in this forum. Thanks for all the great replies, I learned what I needed to know.

74CustomK20 · 10-07-2018, 09:40 PM

Not just in the forums, but anywhere in general you gotta watch what ya say.

09-09-2018, 04:38 PM	#1
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09-09-2018, 05:26 PM	#2
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Big Block on the engine stand big block is a lot for reg stands even rated for them . i would do a engine run stand my self . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

09-09-2018, 05:40 PM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,579	Re: Big Block on the engine stand I wouldnt...engine stands are somewhat top heavy anyway...wouldn't take much to flip it... Even though it's been done....https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bf-i9BTiBwM __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver Last edited by mongocanfly; 09-09-2018 at 05:46 PM.

09-09-2018, 09:12 PM	#5
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: Big Block on the engine stand This thread reminded me of seeing a small block running on a 4 wheel stand in a shop awhile back. Guy had an adapter for connecting a garden hose into the water pump inlet. He had a hose valve on the water outlet on the intake manifold. He had a temp. gauge screwed into the manifold. He turned on the hose & started the engine and regulated the temperature with the valve by adjusting how much water he let flow through the engine. I thought it was nice to be able to run an engine without the belts/fan/radiator. This guy assembled and installed engines out of his home shop and liked to make running adjustments & check for leaks before installation. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

09-09-2018, 11:22 PM	#6
Chevyrestorerman Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GBR !! Posts: 144	Re: Big Block on the engine stand I have to laugh, on "youtube" they start engines on the ground, figured someone had done this on this forum. BTW, the engine stand has four wheels and I do have a engine test stand to use. Crazy you say...LOL!!!! Thanks guys for saving my engine and myself from being hurt.

09-09-2018, 11:49 PM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Big Block on the engine stand Another thread on the subject....... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=558481 __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-09-2018, 11:56 PM	#8
Chevyrestorerman Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GBR !! Posts: 144	Re: Big Block on the engine stand Thats cool, the test stand I built uses the bellhousing and its on wheels or solid. Figured there are several ways people have broke in their engines and sold engines by firing them up using all different ways from backyarders to dyno pullers.

09-10-2018, 11:00 AM	#9
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 552	Re: Big Block on the engine stand I have in the past. Just don't wrap on the throttle😬😬 __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

09-10-2018, 06:26 PM	#10
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: Big Block on the engine stand I have. Just not on one of those stands... I have found the ability to run the motor before installation in the chassis to be amazingly valuable and a big time saver. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

09-12-2018, 06:47 PM	#11
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: Big Block on the engine stand I bought this one from a guy on Craig's List awhile back. Couldn't pass on it for $200. Alum. radiator, bellhousing, tach., oil pressure & temp. gauge, MSD box & coil. I robbed the temp. gauge for the Nova. Not shop space friendly(BIG) but you can rev an engine all you want on it. Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

09-14-2018, 09:42 AM	#12
Chevyrestorerman Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GBR !! Posts: 144	Re: Big Block on the engine stand That was a deal at 200 bucks, cant build it for that.

10-07-2018, 01:26 AM	#13
Chevyrestorerman Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GBR !! Posts: 144	Re: Big Block on the engine stand I fired up the big block this weekend. It saves a lot of time over the fender type of work plus making sure there are no leaks, timing, valves, are all set to where they need to be. Now all I have to do is drop it in the vehicle and go.

10-07-2018, 05:18 PM	#14
Backpayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Seligman, MO Posts: 620	Re: Big Block on the engine stand I'm building an engine run stand for my Olds 455. It's 36"x34 with wheels. There's no way I'd fire it up on the engine stand. I have a 4 wheeled stand and I know it would tip over.

10-07-2018, 07:52 PM	#15
Chevyrestorerman Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GBR !! Posts: 144	Re: Big Block on the engine stand I didnt say I fired it up on the engine stand. I fired it up so I can make sure I can just install it in the blazer frame and it will be ready to go. The reason for the post was to get "feed back on ideas" of why would anyone fire up an engine prior to installation, but I got the obvious replies. I will be more careful of what I post in the future on this forum. It appears lots of people here are more subject to look at the negatives than the positives.... common sense tells me not to fire it up on a engine stand but again I will watch what the heck I post in this forum. Thanks for all the great replies, I learned what I needed to know.

10-07-2018, 09:40 PM	#16
74CustomK20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tell City, IN Posts: 637	Re: Big Block on the engine stand Not just in the forums, but anywhere in general you gotta watch what ya say. __________________ Big Nate Carp. Local 224. Buy made in the USA! 03 F350 6.0 Daily Race Truck. 79 C70 366 Project Dump.



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