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GB SISSON · 01-02-2021, 02:50 PM

I have a place on my stand where an oak 2x4 about 5 feet long with a notch in it will lever against the edge of the flywheel next to the ring gear. It is amazing how much you can slow a stock flathead down with this. Many times I have 'climbed hills', and 'crested them' during my break in period. A pail of water to dip the 2x4 into keeps the flames at bay. Added benefit... When showing off your engine you can lean on it and get that sound. I don't think the engine knows it is really climbing a hill or not. And keep an eye on the temperature!

01-02-2021, 02:50 PM	#20
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 6,202	Re: Is it normal to build an engine test stand? I have a place on my stand where an oak 2x4 about 5 feet long with a notch in it will lever against the edge of the flywheel next to the ring gear. It is amazing how much you can slow a stock flathead down with this. Many times I have 'climbed hills', and 'crested them' during my break in period. A pail of water to dip the 2x4 into keeps the flames at bay. Added benefit... When showing off your engine you can lean on it and get that sound. I don't think the engine knows it is really climbing a hill or not. And keep an eye on the temperature! __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)