dyno basics · FF-0576

Was the ARDUN engine run before the dyno pulls, and what was Steve watching for?

Steve ran the engine at home, and it had been started at the dyno shop the day before, when he was not there. His concern was making sure his water hoses did not leak: on his last engine Ed welded up the adapters for the water, and they had to repair a few little leaks. A torch and a coat hanger are mentioned in that exchange.

Expert

Steve Coppock

Evidence

expert attributed

Component

pre-run and water connections

Applicable scope

Ford Flathead V8 with Don Ferguson reproduction ARDUN overhead valve heads, Steve Coppock's engine of about 289 cubic inches, single four barrel, on the dyno at Klein Engines