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rotorwrench · 06-20-2016, 09:07 AM

Most folks spend more time than they need to on engine test stands. We use test stands in aviation all the time but we have either a test club (like a propeller but mostly just a load device and for cooling) or a water brake system where we can vary the load on the engine. If you don't pull a load with the engine, it won't break in the rings properly. It's OK to check for leaks and do an initial bedding in of bearings but it doesn't take more than 10 to 15 minutes to do a run for that. All you would need is a starter, ignition, and two or three direct reading gauges for coolant temp & oil pressure. It wouldn't run long enough to drain a good fully charged battery.

Knowing that it will hold its mud will be enough info to go ahead with installation into the vehicle for further break in testing.

06-20-2016, 09:07 AM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: wire sizes/gauge Most folks spend more time than they need to on engine test stands. We use test stands in aviation all the time but we have either a test club (like a propeller but mostly just a load device and for cooling) or a water brake system where we can vary the load on the engine. If you don't pull a load with the engine, it won't break in the rings properly. It's OK to check for leaks and do an initial bedding in of bearings but it doesn't take more than 10 to 15 minutes to do a run for that. All you would need is a starter, ignition, and two or three direct reading gauges for coolant temp & oil pressure. It wouldn't run long enough to drain a good fully charged battery. Knowing that it will hold its mud will be enough info to go ahead with installation into the vehicle for further break in testing.