Running Engine on engine stand

Old 08-06-2009, 08:32 AM
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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?
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Old 08-06-2009, 08:52 AM
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You can do it BUT just dont get to carried away reving it up.
On a stand or unattached to a tranny engines rev up VERY easily.

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Old 08-06-2009, 08:58 AM
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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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Old 08-06-2009, 10:47 AM
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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 agree!! It's pointless to rev one that high anywhere except on the track
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Old 08-06-2009, 12:18 PM
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He probably does the same thing in the pits and at the line. So hey, why not do it on an engine stand too?
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Old 08-06-2009, 12:30 PM
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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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Old 08-06-2009, 02:50 PM
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I have a well braced engine stand that won't tip,you might as well say its similar to a car frame.
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Old 08-06-2009, 05:57 PM
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I never buzz 'em up that high without a load on 'em. That's what a dyno is for.
Still it'd be interesting to hear any real scientific/engineering opinion on this........
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Old 08-06-2009, 06:21 PM
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I would be scared that the rotational force would tip it over ops: ops:
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Old 08-06-2009, 09:23 PM
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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:
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