Great engine run stand

[Shvegel]

I am in the process of re-assembling my engine and am thinking pretty hard about building an engine run stand to test run it and make sure there are no leaks etc.  However, I have been on the fence as to if it was really worth the time and effort for one engine?  I have a small shop space and anything I build would either be given away or re-purposed on the next project so it seems hardy worth it.  Then I saw this video.  I guess the stand doesn't need to be as elaborate as I thought. I just need to get a friend to hold one side.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDvbarKnMXk

[Tyler S]

Buy a cheapie like this one. Use it then put it on craigslist when your finished with it. Or take it apart and store it for your next endevour.
http://ebay.com/itm/361819879091?

[wwheeler]

Yes, testing the engine on a stand is a great thing as you can easily check for leaks, and then once run-in enough, re-torque the head and adjust the valves. Once it is in the car, you have then removed an infinite amount of variables. And if you do run across issues, they are easily fixed on the stand.

An engine test stand used for the purpose of breaking in, does not have to be fancy and can be made from wood. Just make it robust enough.
 

[perry113]

Here's another awesome video of one on the stand running. Boy she purrs like a Kitten.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYwdKSKt5dc