The invention is a free standing engine tester that can be fabricated of steel stock and vehicle parts available in forward military areas where it is used. The tester has a vehicle transmission and 'final drive' power take off units mounted to a frame, and the final drive units contain braking mechanisms by which a load can be applied to the engine. The engine and transmission are mounted on a frame whose configuration and low center of gravity prevent engine torque from tipping the tester. A winch mounted to the frame has a hand operated crank by which a person using the tester can sufficiently tension a brake actuation cable engaged to the braking mechanisms so that a stall load can be applied to the engine.


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    Title :

    Portable In-Field Engine Tester


    Contributors:
    J. S. Parks (author) / J. D. Brown (author)

    Publication date :

    1992


    Size :

    23 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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