Running Engine on engine stand
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Running Engine on engine stand
My engine is a Reher-Morrison 555ci. BBC single 4bbl appox. 900hp. Is it ok to run my engine on an engine stand without the trans. and rev it up to like 6 or 7 thousand RPM? Or will it rev to the moon and not stop?
Or do I just have to let it idle or maybe can I take it to 2 or 3 thousand RPM?
Or do I just have to let it idle or maybe can I take it to 2 or 3 thousand RPM?
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Why would you want to rev it that high on the stand? I think you are asking for trouble. I've started them up on a stand that I made for that purpose, but never free reved one to 6 or 7000 rpm! JMO
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Originally Posted by TS1955
Why would you want to rev it that high on the stand? I think you are asking for trouble. I've started them up on a stand that I made for that purpose, but never free reved one to 6 or 7000 rpm! JMO
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I don't reccomend doing it on an engine stand, because of the center of gravity is rather high. I have a home made test stand and I always crank my engines before installing them. Break in cam (if required) and check for leaks. They can be eased up but not hossed, if you know what I mean.
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No offense, You must be nuts........
If you have any type of power you could find that engine your playing with in your lap.
I do not think an engine stand was designed for this application, But what do I know...... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
If you have any type of power you could find that engine your playing with in your lap.
I do not think an engine stand was designed for this application, But what do I know...... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: