 This is
the engine Mike has kindly loaned to us for testing, it's done nothing but
sit in the corner for 4 odd years. Since it was never dyno-ed when
originally built, we are taking dollar bets as to its (my wife says)
"grunt". Winner takes all. |
Here is the test stand, houses the water brake, adjustable bellhousing,
self starter (which was added by us to make the job a little easier) and
related hardware, water pump for the brake, engine cooling tower, etc
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 This
is the business end, on the right you can see the brake, just forward of
this is the starter and bellhousing.
Since this picture was taken, we have changed the outlay some what, the
brake and starter have been moved back to accomodate the super saloon guys
who tend to run the header pipes across the back of the engine. |
 The
console, everything that can be measured is done so and displayed on the
computer screen, the load valve in the lower centre (red knob) is computer driven,
but can also be operated by hand, the data acquisition computer to the
right of the load valve, all info is transferred to this from the cell then on to the main
computer for display and printout, with the right sensors this little baby
can be strapped in the car or boat to monitor just about anything, then
later down- loaded. There are also analog gauges for easy reading, oil pressure,
engine temp, oil temp, fuel press, etc. The switch panel on the left controls
the cell fans, water pumps, etc. |
Here, we are fitting a set of splayed caps to a 400 chev block for
competition use. These caps are fabricated in-house, are 100% machined
(not gas cut) and are built from ASI1045 pre tempered steel. We have built
main caps for engines ranging from 1600 Ford X flow engines to Caterpillar
diesels. |
 Another
example of some of the work that we undertake. Here we are modifing a set
of pistons for use in a modified sportsman with the use of a milling
machine and rotary table. |
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Workshop Photos
