Running engine in shipping crate

[jdeoliveira74]

I know someone modded a shipping crate to start and engine on here searched but couldnt find it...

 

[camp9]

I think the title said something like 4 hmmwv motors

 

[KsM715]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/73554-how-mod-engine-can-test-engine.html#post910715

Found searching "ground+hopping" then reading thru a few threads and picking up hints that lead me to this.

 

[M543A2]

We run multifuels in their boxes. We have a radiator off a combine we bolt to the front lip of the container. The combine radiator is in a frame that easily adapts for mounting this way. We then run connections to the engine using PVC pipe and radiator hoses. We take off the engine fan blade for safety. Cooling is by means of a box fan ahead of the radiator. We run fuel lines from a 5 gallon Jerry can to the injection pump and back. We use jumpers from one of our trucks to start the motor. It works really well.
Regards Marti

 

[jdeoliveira74]

ksm715 thanks. May mod mine to see if the new engine I have runs

 

[cedargrove]

I did the sawzall mod on the crate. Looped the cooler lines. 24v jumper to the shutoff solenoid from 2 small batteries. I couldn't get jumper cables to send enough juice to the starter so just wired up 2 batteries with regular battery cable.

 

[jdeoliveira74]

I did the sawzall mod on the crate. Looped the cooler lines. 24v jumper to the shutoff solenoid from 2 small batteries. I couldn't get jumper cables to send enough juice to the starter so just wired up 2 batteries with regular battery cable.

you have any more pics of your setup nice job.. I will definately do the same may use a grinder though

 

[jdeoliveira74]

noticed pressure gauge in back of head whats that for??

 

[bjsmith]

noticed pressure gauge in back of head whats that for??

looks to be in the block i would think oil pressre

 

[cedargrove]

noticed pressure gauge in back of head whats that for??

Oil pressure gauge. If there is an oil filter on it, remove it and dissect it. Sparkly bits would indicate a tear down would be better than a ground hop.

If no sparkly bits in the filter, I would look for oil pressure by spinning the oil pump clockwise with a drill and 5/16 bit.

If you have oil pressure and no sparkly bits, move to ground hop and compression check.

 

[jdeoliveira74]

what are u using to spin the oil pump.. this is great info thanks

 

[jdeoliveira74]

I should read instead of looking at pics just like a dude!! follow the pictures not instructions