Date:         Sat, 8 Dec 2007 23:47:50 -0500
Reply-To:     Karl Mullendore <groups@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
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From:         Karl Mullendore <groups@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
Subject:      Looking for an engine dynamometer
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I'm searching for a good, well-used engine dyno, one with the capacity
to test up to 200 hp / 350 ft-lbs. I've seen a few different types, the
simplest using a large brake disc and caliper to load the engine. If
anyone here knows of a good lead on something usable or repairable,
please forward it to me. Or any good ideas on how to build one. I've
thought of just taking some huge rotors and calipers, a scale, some of
the industrial bearings I have, and a pile of structural steel and just
build one. But it would be far easier if I could find one already done.

I need this to speed up the production of the mechanical TDI injector
pumps that are one of my specialties. It's getting rather tiresome to
rip apart my Syncro Westy TDI every time I need to test one of these
pumps; having a dedicated test rig at the shop would pay for itself in
no time. An added bonus would be proof to the end user that the pump is
set up and putting out the stated power.

Thanks for any leads and/or ideas.

Karl Mullendore
www.westyventures.com
1987 SyncroWesty m-TDI, 550K
1990 Syncro16 hi-roof TD