Cascade Crew

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:26 am Post subject: spring break boredom....

Thought this was kind of a neat stand, Plus I thought that 283 sounded pretty gnarly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOHpGxnS8yA

blue89 · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:57 am Post subject:

Think if you attached a weight to the output shaft that you could do some mild tuning? Laughing

Alphius · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 2:08 pm Post subject:

Looks just like the engine stand my dad's car club built! They were raffling off a 350, this year they're doing a 383.

Those stands are sweet. We ran the club motor straight headers though. Wink

Started it up at car shows and stuff to sell raffle tickets.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 2:48 pm Post subject:

Was thinking of building one, looks like it'd be simple enough to Fab up. I just need some rectangular tubing, a couple casters, motor mounts, maybe some Channel, and a old Radiator.

I'd probably just make it a "motor only" stand.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:37 pm Post subject:

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:04 pm Post subject:

Twilightoptics · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:43 am Post subject:

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:18 pm Post subject:

Good call on the WP. didn't think of that Laughing

Maybe some kind of adjustable idler bracket and a pulley to turn the WP?? Or would i just be easier to run the alt and subsequent wiring to power it?

What if you ran the motor without a T-stat and nothing turning the WP? Would coolent still find its way in from pressure buildup in the Rad?

if no Alt, I would guess the Reserve life of the batt would be enough to power the coil/plugs for a few minutes for basic tuning. Also if no alt, just disconnect the battery, and it should shut down, right?

Just want to reiterate that the intention of the stand would only be to display that a motor runs, holds idle, or for basic tuning/timing purposes. not for prolonged running.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:33 pm Post subject:

What happens when you hear something bad and you need to shut it down in a hurry. A cheap switchs for the ign is all ya need. And a momentary switch to activate a ford starter noid works great.

You need the water pump turning if you're going to run it for more than 10-15 seconds.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:33 pm Post subject:

alright.

I trust your advice/judgement paul.

This wont be in the works for at least a little while. still have to set up final details about transporting a certain automobile.

(after all I have a 1961 Sudebaker with motor/trans in the chassis still.... ) I just liked the idea behind the stand, didnt know I'd take so much shizzle for it!

Thought the running motor stand might be an option to sell the old iron out of that that beast....I (hope) some studebaker guy would jump on it.

Aw, F--k it. Who wants a G-d-amed Studebaker.

I'm shooting for the breeze.

F--k me.

Richster · Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:48 pm Post subject:

Hey Chris, I named a new product after you!
It's called The Beer Pack'n Pocket Tee... Laughing

Hope things are good for you!
L8er
Rich

aaron_sK · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:29 am Post subject:

Twilightoptics · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:47 am Post subject:

Still telling you it's worth more WHOLE than parted out.

flea · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:49 am Post subject:

if I had the money I'd take it in a heart beat.
I love those old cars. but somehow I doubt the 73 cents I have in my pocket would even buy me admission to that auction. Sad

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:29 pm Post subject:

aaron_sK · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:02 pm Post subject:

Chris, you got PM dude.