Model A/B Test Stand

[WRA]

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]

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

 

[Tom Endy]

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-content/uploads/2014/08/Model-A-Ford-Engine-Test-Stand.pdf

Tom Endy

 

[CWPASADENA]

This is what I made for an engine stand.

Chris W.

 

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

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]

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

 

[JayJay]

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]

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]

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