Engine test bed?

[JTGS850GL]

Just curious is anyone here has built there own engine test bed. I'd like to test run a couple engines without having to install them in a frame. If anyone has one, I would love to see pics of what you did.

I'm thinking of starting with the essentials like the starter solenoid, igniter, R/R, battery, and coils mounted to a back board. Then simply strap the engine down on a platform, mount exhaust, carbs and run a cooling fan on it. Not thinking of an engine dyno but simply to verify that the engine starts and runs without any unexpected noises.

[bwringer]

You could make a nice cradle by chopping up a frame. There are zillions out there cheap with no titles. If they're shaftie engines, the 850 and larger all use the exact same mounting points.

[hjfisk]

I have a little 4 wheeled cart I built that the motors I miss with fit nice and snug into. I have fired one or two up on it with just some jumper wires . Both motors were 78 1000's that were still points motors. never set up the r/r to check charging , just basically what it needed to run,also no exhaust, but I did have an air box and filter on them