start engine on stand??

I have a Caddy 500ci engine that is on a stand. I coudn' get it running when it was in the car, but I think I have it figured out. I have been told I can start it on the stand. Has anyone done this? It's the type of stand with three wheels.

Thanks- John

 

I have heard of it being done also. I just do not want to be close by to ever see it in person. If I had to do it and had no other way I would at the least sit it on the ground shored up with some 4x4s or something.

If you do it on the stand, video it for the rest of us.

Be careful!

 

Id rather see you start it on the floor or hanging real low on a cherry picker than on the engine stand.. They **** to begin with for strength and hang an engine at that height and try to run it.... Nope
Dave

 

No, make sure SOMEONE ELSE is there taking video, since you will likely end up trapped beneath it when it topples over on you.

I'm for darwinism and all, but this is unbelieveable.

 

ain't no f-in way brother, no f-in way.

 

Most engine "start up stands" are made a bit more substantial.

You say, "It's the type of stand with three wheels."
I wouldn't even "dream" of trying it!

 

I would think the torque of a 500 CI caddy would flip that ****er pretty quick.

But, what do I know.

Rich

 

The salvage yard set them on the ground on a block, alittle gas in a plastic bottle, jumper cables, and a hot wire to the coil/distributer. vroom vroom

 

Not just no but HELL NO! Buddy of mine started a 500 Cad on the ground braced up with some 4x4s and it still nearly rolled over when he cracked the throttle.

 

All he wants to do is see if it will fire, only a idiot would crack the throttle.

 

No way! A friend of mine tried this with a 302 Ford! It flipped on its side when it first fired up.It smashed the one header and oil pan right in! He had it on a big industrial 4 wheel stand also. If you want to do it build or buy a proper start up stand in my opinion

 

I guess the junkyard guys do this all the time, and know the tricks.

 

Is there a REAL HAMBr out there that wouldn't blip the throttle?

I didn't think so!!!!!!!!!!

Bolt the stand to the floor AND dont ever EVER start it.............

 

Wow, I was already thinking that it wasn't a great idea, but now I'm thinking it's definetly NOT a great idea. You guys know how it is, if you've never done something you ask around. I really didn't think the stand was strong enough. Ah well, no vids of me getting smushed. Sorry!

Thanks- John

 

I'll go one further,
I wouldn't put a 500 ci Caddy on a three wheel stand at all

 

I gotta tell you, I'm kinda shocked that you even have that Caddy motor ON a 3 wheeled engine stand.. That's a leap of faith right there. For the love of god don't even try it... please...

 

Ok rethink this guys.. The junk yard guys start em on the ground Is that correct..
I rest my case..
Dave

 

What Paul said! two


AND DON'T START IT ON THE GROUND EITHER

It will catch you

I usst have a Stover that would walk around the shop. We chained it

It wrapped the chain arount a bench and made a hella noise

 

a 500cube caddy is only 50 lbs heavier than a small block chevy
but 3 wheel stands **** *** to begin with
tk

 

Yup JUNKYARDS

Did you ever try to pet their DOG!?????

 

Ok ok, you talked me out of it, I won't smash myself or any innocent bystanders. I had 3 or 4 people tell me you could, no problem. I still thought it was a bit much. As far as the caddy being too big, I've had this 500 on this stand twice, as well as a 472 with no problems. The caddy is supposed to be a little heavier than a sbc, I haven't put mine on a scale though. I just get help moving it, so it don't tip over.

Later- John

 

I built this in about 1/2 a day. Comes in real handy

 

^^ cool stand

also,
I vote for no start on the 3 legged critter

 

i started a 315 hemi on awood stand just fine

 

I wouldnt do it on the stand..bad idea. too top heavy and especially on a 3 legged dog stand those are like tricycles just waiting to tip.
I have some large wood cribbing that is screwed and thru bolted with carrage botls that i test mine on, and the engine mounts are used and thru bolted. it aint going no where ...even if a HAMBER blips the go lever!

 

Here's a dumb idea!

Bolt it BACK in the car!

 

It'll the most exciting event in your life!... and your last.

Lobucrod has the right idea- if you really don't want to put the engine back in it's bay, spend some time and build a stand like his.

 

Yeah, yeah, Beavis. Video it for us. Seriously, it'll prolly flip off onto the floor on a 3 legged stand.

 

i owned a salvage yard for 20 years and yes we once in a while started a engine on the ground, never heard of any body trying to start a engine on a 3 leg stand. way easier to start them in the car before pulled.

 

lobucrod, thats what i need, man thats neat.