starting an engine on a stand?

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Jan 23, 2006 | 02:19 AM

XtremeDime

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starting an engine on a stand?

how do you go about doing it?? im gonna build an ls1 in my garage next year and want to fire it up b4 i put it in my truck, thanks

Jan 23, 2006 | 04:12 AM

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Sounds like you might need more than just 1 stand man. something to support the exhaust portion and the block. Are you gonna put the drivetrain on it as well?

Jan 23, 2006 | 01:34 PM

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I'm in the same boat. I'd like to start it up before mounting it all, but will probably not get around to doing it after all.

Jan 23, 2006 | 02:50 PM

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well, besides getting pressurized fuel to it, i would make damn sure that stand is bolted to the floor securely. The engine is gonna want to do the shimmy hardcore!