Lee Schaumberg
Well-Known Member
Hello
To TEST an engine is very easy! Just use a pick up to mount the engine in tractor or pusher configuration. Mont a reduction unit and proppeller on it and protect the foolish people with a full prop shielding screen. Add a horn and light to use when people come close.
With this set up the engine can be run for long periods of time to move the pickup. An hour meter will show how long. You can use the pickups brakes to slow down when you need to. If the engine breaks just drive home using the pickups engine, fix the test engine and try again.
In the process you will learn alot with out burning fuel for nothing and going no where. The forward motion will or should keep air cooled engines cool. And you have the benefit of pulling along the side of the road when it quits.
The only problem you'll have is people asking why is an engine hanging on there?
To TEST an engine is very easy! Just use a pick up to mount the engine in tractor or pusher configuration. Mont a reduction unit and proppeller on it and protect the foolish people with a full prop shielding screen. Add a horn and light to use when people come close.
With this set up the engine can be run for long periods of time to move the pickup. An hour meter will show how long. You can use the pickups brakes to slow down when you need to. If the engine breaks just drive home using the pickups engine, fix the test engine and try again.
In the process you will learn alot with out burning fuel for nothing and going no where. The forward motion will or should keep air cooled engines cool. And you have the benefit of pulling along the side of the road when it quits.
The only problem you'll have is people asking why is an engine hanging on there?
