Easy Run Test Stand; Out of Business?

[Lynn]

I know at least one member has one of these. I was going to build my own, as I have all the steel I need. Bought a bunch a few years ago at a surplus auction for about 5 cents on the dollar. Building one for just Chevy motors would be pretty easy; but I need to accommodate an SBC, a Supercharged Studebaker V8 and a Ferrari V12. That will be a bit more challenging.

But, the older I get the less time I have, and frankly, things I could knock out in a weekend when I was SuperDave's age, take longer now. So, I was considering purchasing one.

Looks like they may be out of business. Anyone heard anything?

I did request a quote from a third party vendor, but haven't heard anything yet.

[Lynn]

Just received confirmation from Andrew at Easy Run that they are not making them.

[scuncio]

I bought the USA made stand kit from Summit and am currently assembling it. Definitely recommend and I believe it would accommodate any engine with possibly some adapters required for the V12.

[Lynn]

How long is it? I was looking at the 66 inch model of the EasyRun.
Would also like a feature that allows bolting up a transmission, either manual or auto.

Andrew just sent me another email indicating he is hoping to restart production.

If you have time, it would be nice if you could post some pics of the progress.

I know Eric (vintagemusclecar) has one he has used for years.

[scuncio]

This one is 50" long and uses a bellhousing for the rear mount plate. I'm not aware of another stand that allows the transmission to be installed, unfortunately

[Lynn]

While on the subject, I cannot find a universal radiator that has dual inlets and outlets.
Any kind of search for such a beast just yields results for a "dual pass" radiator.

Somebody made one, as that is what came with the EasyRun.
Where do I get one?

[Lynn]

Resurrecting this thread. Looks like EasyRun is done, or at least MIA for now.

Decided to build my own. I have a good start. This is an extra body cart I got with a lot of parts I bought last year.

Really heavy "C" channel construction. The six pads on top are all 3/8 steel.

Figured I would build some dedicated stands for a Chevy. Then, when I get to the Studebaker supercharged engine, build some dedicated stands for that motor. Then, when I am ready to run the Ferrari V12.... well, you get the idea.

Anyone have some decent "plans" for an engine run test stand. I will adapt whatever is out there to this cart. It is 52 inches long and 26 inches wide.

[Lynn]

Plan to put some larger casters on it with locking feature.

[dykstra]

Very cool.

[Lynn]

Made some progress on this today, before the heat got to me.

Still cannot find a radiator that has two outlets on each side. Figured this would be easy.

Only one I found on line is in Europe. https://races-shop.com/universal/404...2-outputs.html

Tempted to just purchase one for a 69 Camaro BB with four rows and a fan built in.
Found this one on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/HonorPower-Ra...1zcF9hdGY&th=1
I know; it is made in China; but it is the same brand as the big four row I put in my El Camino, and I was impressed with the quality. It also solved my problem of running hot when towing in hot weather.

I want a big a$$ radiator, as the last thing I need is for one to start puking while I am breaking it in.

Because I won't need to bolt up a fan on any of the engines I will be testing, I can just snake radiator hoses around to get it hooked up. Stupid idea?