Engine test bed
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Re: Engine test bed
What a cracking bit of jit. Very well thought out & I am sure it will be very useful.
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Great to see that the mandatory peg is included too 

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So what wheels are you putting on it, could look good with some Cosmics

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Nice one, my test bed many years ago was driving up the road with no bonnet or grill, oily hand prints all over the paint , exhaust blowing filthy hands on steering wheel . we probably all been there, kens solution is Mature and civilised. Oh I forgot tax in post on windscreen!
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Twin throttle pedals are a nice touch.
You've really put some thought into that - impressive work!
You've really put some thought into that - impressive work!
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One throttle pedal for each carb, to controll them individually and as such steer the whole crate

Seriously, brilliant stuff - watched with some envy.

Yes I am a nerd: I am researching the Austrian Mini-racing scene of the 60s and 70s 

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Thanks for the positive response. Couldn’t wait to try it out and can report all went well . I also wondered if it would move about but it stayed perfectly still . One thing I would do differently is to fit a bigger fuel tank . It ran out after 15 minutes , just enough for the first start up . …. Shirley
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1966 Austin Cooper s mk1 1275
1968 Austin Cooper mk2 998
1962 Morris mini super 850
Porsche 997 turbo S
Ford transit van 280s.
I am from Essex
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Re: Engine test bed
A totally stupid question but based on recent experiences and your comment "before installing" - Does the set up identify oil leaks before installation? 

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Impressive! Would love to see a video when you test drive it! 

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Re: Engine test bed
looks fantastic fairplay