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WRA · 09-10-2023, 08:11 AM

I’ve searched and found some interesting ideas, but haven’t found any actual plans.

I like the stand that was shown from the Santa Anita A’s, I’m sure there are others.

Does anyone have any plans that show the measurements, materials etc.

Thanks

nkaminar · 09-10-2023, 04:46 PM

Some people just use the front end of an old Model A chassis.

Tom Endy · 09-10-2023, 05:27 PM

This is the engine stand that is on the Santa Anita A's web page. All you need is an engine block to figure out the required dimensions.

http://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-conte...Test-Stand.pdf

Tom Endy

CWPASADENA · 09-10-2023, 11:31 PM

This is what I made for an engine stand.

Chris W.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 09-11-2023, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CWPASADENA

This is what I made for an engine stand.

Chris W.

Chris, that is about the only thing I have ever seen Float-A-Motor mounts good for!!

(Nice looking stand BTW!!)

nkaminar · 09-11-2023, 07:28 AM

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Those stands are beautiful. Nicely done. The only thing I would add is a dynamometer to measure the torque and thus horsepower.

JayJay · 09-11-2023, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by nkaminar

Those stands are beautiful. Nicely done. The only thing I would add is a dynamometer to measure the torque and thus horsepower.

Dyno may be a bit beyond the capabilities of your average shade-tree Model A mechanic...

CWPASADENA · 09-11-2023, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Chris, that is about the only thing I have ever seen Float-A-Motor mounts good for!!

(Nice looking stand BTW!!)

It sure makes changing engines a lot easier.

I built this stand out of stuff I had around the shop. I did have to buy the casters and sheet metal for the gas tank. It started out as a quick and dirty something to run the engine for my Fine Points 31 Roadster but I sort of got carried away. I do enjoy doing this sort of stuff.

Chris W.

Wick · 09-12-2023, 05:59 AM

Summit racing has engine stand kits, I believe Harbor freight does also.

09-10-2023, 08:11 AM	#1
WRA Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South of I-40 Posts: 379	Model A/B Test Stand I’ve searched and found some interesting ideas, but haven’t found any actual plans. I like the stand that was shown from the Santa Anita A’s, I’m sure there are others. Does anyone have any plans that show the measurements, materials etc. Thanks

09-10-2023, 04:46 PM	#2
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Model A/B Test Stand Some people just use the front end of an old Model A chassis. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

09-10-2023, 05:27 PM	#3
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Model A/B Test Stand This is the engine stand that is on the Santa Anita A's web page. All you need is an engine block to figure out the required dimensions. http://www.santaanitaas.org/wp-conte...Test-Stand.pdf Tom Endy

09-11-2023, 07:28 AM	#6
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Model A/B Test Stand Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Those stands are beautiful. Nicely done. The only thing I would add is a dynamometer to measure the torque and thus horsepower. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

09-12-2023, 05:59 AM	#9
Wick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gwynn's Island Va Posts: 1,389	Re: Model A/B Test Stand Summit racing has engine stand kits, I believe Harbor freight does also.