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Old 06-21-2011, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tnewland View Post
I am looking to gain some knowlege on using a chassis dyno to check the state of tune and power figures of my engine. What are the typical conditions of testing the vehicle? When should the operator of the test shut the engine down after reaching maximum power output? Should the test operator continue running the test after maximum power has been reached, if so for how long? Thank you.....
The operator will monitor the engine performance and air/fuel ratio during the pull. When the engine quits making power he'll stop by taking his foot off the throttle. A skilled operator will not make a full pull unless the air/fuel ratio is proper or erratic. You will want to give your dyno guy a complete description of your build including cam specs if you have them, your carb, ignition, rev chip, and any problems you may be having such as hesitation. You may also want to have him pull your dizzy and check the gear first, as well as verify and adjust any timing issues.

A skilled operator will help you to solve your problems to make SAFE horsepower, and creep will break your motor.
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