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81deeds · 01-05-2014, 10:09 PM

Ok..i just finished building a new flathead 8 running motor stand...before i weld up last two legs i was wondering that when i bolt the carb on ...what angle/degree if any should the engine be at or is it supposed to be completely level?
Thanks
Derek from r.i.

mtflat · 01-06-2014, 12:43 AM

make the carb base level

JonC · 01-06-2014, 10:53 AM

What he said

Ol' Ron · 01-06-2014, 11:14 AM

Why would you want to ruin a rebuilt engine by running it on a stant. and not in a car. All you meed is an old tire and a battery and a can of gas. have a buddy hold the engine while you start it. check for oil pressure and any un-wabted noizes. install in car and drive the sh*t out of f it.

81deeds · 01-06-2014, 11:29 AM

Thanks for input guys...will b level.....an ol'ron...right on....i hear you...the stand i guna be for a twin motor i plan on building...pretty much using this new motor for a mark up...an while its on there i of coarse will run it...then spring will come i will gently install my motor...gently turn the key...start it up...then RUN the living shit out of it an shift when it stops pulling!!!.yeehaw...lol
Thanks again
wacky Derek

mtflat · 01-06-2014, 02:10 PM

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Derek, I think what Ron was referring to was the damage that can occur from running a new engine on a stand. They need drivetrain load and varied rpms to break in properly. A lot of idling on a stand prevents the rings from seating, resulting in a mill that uses oil like there's no tomorrow.

01-06-2014, 12:43 AM	#2
mtflat Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kalispell Montana Posts: 344	Re: flathead v8 motor angle?? make the carb base level

01-06-2014, 10:53 AM	#3
JonC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Central NY Posts: 629	Re: flathead v8 motor angle?? What he said

01-06-2014, 11:14 AM	#4
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: flathead v8 motor angle?? Why would you want to ruin a rebuilt engine by running it on a stant. and not in a car. All you meed is an old tire and a battery and a can of gas. have a buddy hold the engine while you start it. check for oil pressure and any un-wabted noizes. install in car and drive the sh*t out of f it.

01-06-2014, 11:29 AM	#5
81deeds Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: foster rhode island Posts: 26	Re: flathead v8 motor angle?? Thanks for input guys...will b level.....an ol'ron...right on....i hear you...the stand i guna be for a twin motor i plan on building...pretty much using this new motor for a mark up...an while its on there i of coarse will run it...then spring will come i will gently install my motor...gently turn the key...start it up...then RUN the living shit out of it an shift when it stops pulling!!!.yeehaw...lol Thanks again wacky Derek __________________ [email protected]

01-06-2014, 02:10 PM	#6
mtflat Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kalispell Montana Posts: 344	Re: flathead v8 motor angle?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Derek, I think what Ron was referring to was the damage that can occur from running a new engine on a stand. They need drivetrain load and varied rpms to break in properly. A lot of idling on a stand prevents the rings from seating, resulting in a mill that uses oil like there's no tomorrow.