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Post by Bronson7 on Oct 23, 2005 13:08:46 GMT -5
Anyone have any ideas on how to restrain the flywheel when doing a leak down test? With a regulated test pressure of 50 psi, the force transmitted to the crank could be as high as 388 lbs! I could do it with the piston at the bottom but I don't think this would be very accurate. Thanks. Bronson7
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Post by G Man on Nov 4, 2005 20:38:51 GMT -5
Hey Bronson: I hear 'ya. We did a leak down test on an atv engine today and we had to put a huge pipe on the end of a power bar to hold it! Not sure what you should use, but be careful. Something similar I suppose.
G Man
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Post by Bronson7 on Nov 9, 2005 11:04:11 GMT -5
Thanks GMan, supposedly if the piston is exactly at TDC, it shouldn't come flying down. Sounds like a pretty touchy proposition at best. I have a fly wheel holder and as you say, mabe a long pipe (now who the hell is going to hold it?) ;D Bronson7
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Post by yamatopdog on Jan 16, 2006 19:10:14 GMT -5
bronson,haven't done this on a sr,but if you get on dtc,put it in top gear, take up the slack in the drive train,and then lock down the rear brakeyou should be fine. as you said exactly on tdc,but the other steps should get you home.better late then never, hope this helps,bob
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Post by Bronson7 on Jan 29, 2006 12:32:43 GMT -5
Thanks Bob. Sounds like a good idea. Bronson7
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