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01-11-2016, 11:55 AM | #1 |
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Engine run stand and 230ci running.
I thought I'd share a success story. I bought a recently rebuilt (4K miles ago) 230ci from a guy who did a V8 swap. Looks brand new. I decided that building an engine run stand would be fun and useful. Fabrication took about 4 weeks of my free time and I used plans I bought on eBay. Fired that sucker up for the first time last night. WooHoo! Here's a video and some pics.
http://youtu.be/D6SZjZC-k_M
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01-11-2016, 01:00 PM | #2 |
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Re: Engine run stand and 230ci running.
I've been keeping up with your posts since you bought the engine. Sounds good and a few adjustments to the carb, timing, maybe an HEI, it ought to purr like a kitten.
Awesome stand. I wouldn't mind building one like it if a 350 will go on it also. What plans did you get?
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01-11-2016, 01:27 PM | #3 | |
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I will use an HEI and the rebuilt carb from my other engine. I have a Weber progressive 32/36 that I might try too. That's the main reason I built this stand. I personally own 3 inline engines that I need to test.
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01-11-2016, 10:07 PM | #4 |
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Re: Engine run stand and 230ci running.
That's awesome! Checked out the new video...sounds healthy! I am interested in the stand plans to.
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HERE is a link to the plans on eBay. I had to make small modifications. You'll need a good welder. I like the telescoping legs that add stability. MOST of all I like that it stores in a vertical position so it takes up very little floor space when not in use. These pics might give you a feel for how much work is involved. Sorry about the sideways pics but it has something to do with my new computer. Haven't figured it out yet.
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01-11-2016, 11:27 PM | #6 |
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Re: Engine run stand and 230ci running.
That's pretty cool! Nice job on the stand and getting the engine running. I really like the gauge panel you setup.
I just started a 350 engine that I had rebuilt 2 years ago, except mine is on the frame (no cab or anything). I think yours started up better than mine did; it took a few tries and correcting several mistakes.
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01-11-2016, 11:37 PM | #7 | |
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01-13-2016, 11:32 PM | #8 |
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Re: Engine run stand and 230ci running.
How do you have the amperes gauge wired up? What are the terminals connecting to?
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01-14-2016, 12:17 AM | #9 |
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Re: Engine run stand and 230ci running.
The amperes gauge is not hooked up. I really don't intend to for this engine because I'm gonna use the alternator from another engine.
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01-14-2016, 09:25 AM | #10 | |
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The HF gauges are OK for the price. Mechanical oil pressure. Capillary tube for the water temp. Both seem to work fine for the purposes of a run stand. I want to add a throttle cable so that I can maintain a steady idle at certain RPMs if needed.
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01-14-2016, 12:06 PM | #11 |
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Re: Engine run stand and 230ci running.
Not trying to 'one-up' anyone but ... WHY no radiator or fuel system, battery....???
I built a 'break-in' stand to do engine breakin and testing (just WISH it had a pump on the back of it ) I mean without a fuel supply and pump,,,, radiator and cooling fan your pretty limited in how long you can run. Not AT ALL what you'd want if your were inclined to do a flat tappet motor. Won't contaminate the thread with pictures but,, most of the 'material' to make the frame and casters were,, umm 'gathered up' from a something left in an alley,, and added some 1-1/4" tubing to support stuff,, slaped an old Mallory ignition box on it for giggles and to support whatever ignition happens to be used. But it can handle most any motor I want to test fire or break-in. http://www.small-block-chevy.com/ima...83_Jan1_16.JPG http://www.small-block-chevy.com/ima...kin_stand2.jpg http://www.small-block-chevy.com/ima...kin_stand3.jpg
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01-14-2016, 12:13 PM | #12 | |
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01-14-2016, 10:39 PM | #13 |
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Re: Engine run stand and 230ci running.
I definitely did skip over the video. YUP makes perfect sense now.
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