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Originally Posted by 66sprint6
I was thinking of buying/building one. But the cost is huge. What's to keep me from using an engine stand or cradle, a rad, some guages and an ignition switch. I'd use a gas can for the fuel.
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Only seeing your expensive engine on its side flopping around like a fish out of water.
Have seen quite a few get away with it but most only fire the engine up for a few seconds. The longer run times for break-in makes the tossed together idea less appealing.
You are basically correct in your list, but just need something stable and strong enough to not come apart. Most cradles have a small footprint and the flexplate/flywheel is at the back and fully exposed which isn't much different than firing up your rotary mower on its side. Maybe the cradle could be used as the initial platform bolted to a larger base with appropriate shrouding.