Test Barrel

[rboat99]

Some of the troubleshooting I need to do involves bringing the engine up to 4500 RPM's to test the voltage output of some charging components. I was hoping to put my engine in a barrel of water to do this since I don't think the muffs could keep up at this RPM. However, I read in another post that you should not rev-up your engine in nuetral as it can cause damage. So my question is, if I put it in gear at that RPM won't the barrel be pushed away, or will the water blow out, etc?

 

[Walker]

Re: Test Barrel

The water will definitely blow out.

 

[rboat99]

Re: Test Barrel

So what do I do then?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Test Barrel

If it's on the trailer, take it to the lake and back it in on a weekday(Less crowded) until the water pick-ups are just underwater and run it up, making sure all tiedowns are tight to the trailer, of course.

 

[rboat99]

Re: Test Barrel

OK, I will give that a try. Thanks.

 

[steviecops]

Re: Test Barrel

Or you could get a test wheel. I believe that there are some for sale on ebay at the moment.<br /><br />Good luck<br />Steve

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: Test Barrel

take off your prop

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Test Barrel

Mike<br /><br />I hope you were kidding about taking the prop off...

 

[rboat99]

Re: Test Barrel

how does the test wheel work, does it just go in place of my prop?

 

[rboat99]

Re: Test Barrel

I saw a few on Ebay, but most were for lower powered engines. I have an 89 OMC 2.0 liter seadrive. Anyone know the part number I need?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Test Barrel

I don't know the part number, but I do know they are very hard to come by nowdays.

 

[jtexas]

Re: Test Barrel

How about a <br /><br /> 300 gallon stock tank for $24? <br /><br />or a brand new 150 gallon tank for $120?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Test Barrel

A horse trough will work if you can find one. They are long and will work...

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: Test Barrel

Mike<br /><br />I hope you were kidding about taking the prop off...

no, i wasnt, i have done the same thing, in a garbage can with a 115hp merc.... all he needs to do is to make the engine rev the propper rpm's in oreder to test his output voltage. ....or did i miss something

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Test Barrel

Mike, Is that not the same thing as running in neutral with no load on the motor? Possible runaway condition...