dyno basics · FF-0432

Why start a fresh engine at home before taking it to the dyno?

Steve says he does not usually pre-start an engine before the dynamometer, but it is wise to. It is a little extra work to set up and hook up all the systems, but it helps find oil leaks, fuel leaks, an ignition problem or even something internal that you might not find out about until you are at the dyno, where hooking up is a big job and time is money.

Expert

Steve Coppock

Evidence

expert attributed

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pre-start before the dyno

Applicable scope

Ford Flathead V8 with ARDUN overhead valve heads, Steve Coppock's engine of about 289 cubic inches, on a home run stand before the dyno