How would you wire up an engine test/run stand? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

superchevy · 01-20-2004, 12:50 AM

Specifically the starting circuit. Also, do you have to run an alternator?
Thinking of building a test stand, but unsure as to how to wire it up.
Anybody have a diagram or wiring plans they would like to share?
Thanks,
SC

*1972C10* · 01-20-2004, 01:16 AM

Just have a few switches on a panel one to give the distributor power one for electric fans if they are used and have a momentary for the starting circuit it could be a toggle momentary or a push button just run the wire to the Starter soilinoid ive ran motors on the floor before just using jumper cables and a hot wire to the dist.

Im going to be building me a test stand soon ill get some pics posted up when its completed

PR454SS · 01-20-2004, 11:14 AM

yep. that pretty much it, don't need to run an altenator if your just breaking it in. It will drain the battery some.

cdowns · 01-20-2004, 02:54 PM

if i were to build a test stand i'd include oil pressure,water temp gauges plus ogygen sensors for each header i'd also get an emergangy strobe off a firetruck or ambulance to have a visual on when it's running

01-20-2004, 12:50 AM	#1
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	How would you wire up an engine test/run stand? Specifically the starting circuit. Also, do you have to run an alternator? Thinking of building a test stand, but unsure as to how to wire it up. Anybody have a diagram or wiring plans they would like to share? Thanks, SC

01-20-2004, 11:14 AM	#3
PR454SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 338	yep. that pretty much it, don't need to run an altenator if your just breaking it in. It will drain the battery some. __________________ PR Too many projects, not enough time! 72SWB 350/350TH, 3500stall,525 lift cam 3:73 posi. Sold! 69LWB Flatbed 350/Super T-10, ported/polished 481 heads, 480 lift cam. 78SWB 468/400TH, ported/polished Alum. heads, 3:42 posi, 3000 stall on 17x8 and 18x9.5's 77 Jeep CJ-5 304V8 fiberglass body on 36" Ground Hawgs

01-20-2004, 02:54 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	if i were to build a test stand i'd include oil pressure,water temp gauges plus ogygen sensors for each header i'd also get an emergangy strobe off a firetruck or ambulance to have a visual on when it's running __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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01-20-2004, 01:16 AM	#2
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Just have a few switches on a panel one to give the distributor power one for electric fans if they are used and have a momentary for the starting circuit it could be a toggle momentary or a push button just run the wire to the Starter soilinoid ive ran motors on the floor before just using jumper cables and a hot wire to the dist. Im going to be building me a test stand soon ill get some pics posted up when its completed



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