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Shadetree · 02-11-2015, 10:12 PM

I have a 59 engine with 59AB heads that I traded for several years ago. It has about 14,000 miles since a factory overhaul according to the last owner which I trust. I would like to mount it on a mobile test stand so I can start it occasionally. I have all of the components to do this, even a `41 pickup transmission and a `35 radiator.

I am sure some of you have test stands. Please post pictures. Give me some ideas.

toby · 02-12-2015, 10:41 AM

Go to the search tab, advanced, then type in engine test stands, then choose early V8 in discussion forums. There are three threads with test stands and pics.

Cecil/WV · 02-12-2015, 02:47 PM

Here's mine with an 8BA with 8BA water pumps and the Mercury bell housing.

Cecil/WV · 02-12-2015, 02:49 PM

Another shot

Shadetree · 02-12-2015, 02:55 PM

Cecil,
I like that. Thanks for posting.

tubman · 02-12-2015, 03:48 PM

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I have a couple of different kinds of engines that I wanted to run, so I wanted to make a universal stand. To do this, I bought a cheap engine stand from Harbor Freight, and cannibalized the guts of it to make a universal rear mount. For the front, I did an "analog" of the old Hurst system. (Remember, you would get the specialized front mount for your engine and then buy the proper frame adapters?) The rear mount is mounted rigidly to the stand, while the front mounts can slide back and forth to accommodate different length engines. I have an early Hemi on it now and have an Olds Rocket, and a couple of 8BA's to go. If you're only doing one engine, you obviously don't need to go to the trouble. The adjustable rear mount does seems the the easiest way to go, though. I'm in Florida for the winter, so I can't post pictures, but I'm sure you get the general idea.

Ol' Ron · 02-12-2015, 09:11 PM

I'd show you mine,but, It's an old truck tire buried in the snow.

Don · 02-12-2015, 10:08 PM

Sent you a few pic Bud..if you need more,just let me know,.

Don · 02-12-2015, 10:12 PM

Forgot to mention Bud, get good rolling wheels with brakes,makes things easy to roll around. Think I found mine at the flea market,HF also has them,if you need the height ,let me know.

Shadetree · 02-13-2015, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don

Forgot to mention Bud, get good rolling wheels with brakes,makes things easy to roll around. Think I found mine at the flea market,HF also has them,if you need the height ,let me know.

Good suggestion Don. I like the looks of the one you built.

Bud

barnfind · 02-13-2015, 05:14 PM

The HF heavy duty engine stand can provide most of the materials you need to build one very inexpensively. I have 4 done 5 of those.

But I have also used a 15x7 steel wheel with a 205x70x15 blackwall inflated to ~25 PSI. Strap it to a movers dolly and it becomes portable.

Sixseven · 02-13-2015, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

I'd show you mine,but, It's an old truck tire buried in the snow.

I know your serious Ron, at least I think you are. Doesn't engine torque shift the engine around?

Ol' Ron · 02-13-2015, 10:08 PM

Yep!! have a coupls cinder blocks for that. All I need is and oil pressure gauge.

Don · 02-13-2015, 10:20 PM

Finally figures out how to post a picture,the radiator hangs from the front posts by welding some legs that stick out,couldn't find a finished pic
.If I leave the transmission on I use a sissor jack to hold up rear

02-11-2015, 10:12 PM	#1
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	Engine Test Stands~Lets See Them! I have a 59 engine with 59AB heads that I traded for several years ago. It has about 14,000 miles since a factory overhaul according to the last owner which I trust. I would like to mount it on a mobile test stand so I can start it occasionally. I have all of the components to do this, even a `41 pickup transmission and a `35 radiator. I am sure some of you have test stands. Please post pictures. Give me some ideas. __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear.

02-12-2015, 10:41 AM	#2
toby Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 472	Re: Engine Test Stands~Lets See Them! Go to the search tab, advanced, then type in engine test stands, then choose early V8 in discussion forums. There are three threads with test stands and pics.

02-12-2015, 02:55 PM	#5
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	Re: Engine Test Stands~Lets See Them! Cecil, I like that. Thanks for posting. __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear.

02-12-2015, 03:48 PM	#6
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,303	Re: Engine Test Stands~Lets See Them! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have a couple of different kinds of engines that I wanted to run, so I wanted to make a universal stand. To do this, I bought a cheap engine stand from Harbor Freight, and cannibalized the guts of it to make a universal rear mount. For the front, I did an "analog" of the old Hurst system. (Remember, you would get the specialized front mount for your engine and then buy the proper frame adapters?) The rear mount is mounted rigidly to the stand, while the front mounts can slide back and forth to accommodate different length engines. I have an early Hemi on it now and have an Olds Rocket, and a couple of 8BA's to go. If you're only doing one engine, you obviously don't need to go to the trouble. The adjustable rear mount does seems the the easiest way to go, though. I'm in Florida for the winter, so I can't post pictures, but I'm sure you get the general idea.

02-12-2015, 09:11 PM	#7
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,857	Re: Engine Test Stands~Lets See Them! I'd show you mine,but, It's an old truck tire buried in the snow.

02-12-2015, 10:08 PM	#8
Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ashland KY Posts: 1,159	Re: Engine Test Stands~Lets See Them! Sent you a few pic Bud..if you need more,just let me know,. __________________ DON P

02-12-2015, 10:12 PM	#9
Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ashland KY Posts: 1,159	Re: Engine Test Stands~Lets See Them! Forgot to mention Bud, get good rolling wheels with brakes,makes things easy to roll around. Think I found mine at the flea market,HF also has them,if you need the height ,let me know. __________________ DON P

02-13-2015, 05:14 PM	#11
barnfind Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 426	Re: Engine Test Stands~Lets See Them! The HF heavy duty engine stand can provide most of the materials you need to build one very inexpensively. I have 4 done 5 of those. But I have also used a 15x7 steel wheel with a 205x70x15 blackwall inflated to ~25 PSI. Strap it to a movers dolly and it becomes portable.

02-13-2015, 10:08 PM	#13
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,857	Re: Engine Test Stands~Lets See Them! Yep!! have a coupls cinder blocks for that. All I need is and oil pressure gauge.

02-13-2015, 10:20 PM	#14
Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ashland KY Posts: 1,159	Re: Engine Test Stands~Lets See Them! Finally figures out how to post a picture,the radiator hangs from the front posts by welding some legs that stick out,couldn't find a finished pic .If I leave the transmission on I use a sissor jack to hold up rear __________________ DON P