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| | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | There is an article in Classic Truck mag that say's GM tests their performance crate engines for 50 hours at wide open throttle. That must mean test engines. They couldn't run one like that & sell it.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | I've heard that, too, but only for 'Vette engines.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 215 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 215 | Many engine mfrs do this routinely, and no those engines don't get sold, as they are torn down afterwards for analysis.
Keep in mind they are connected to a dyno at the time, they aren't just freewheeling on their own.
I work for a research company that runs diesel engines at peak HP & torque non stop, other than normal oil changes etc. for months at a time!(or until failure)(750 HP-1500Ft/lbs)
Amazing sometimes how good a condition they are in, and how long they last!
Of course occasionally we get spectacular failures which are entertaining to say the least! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 419 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 419 | Thanks for the interesting information, andy46! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 137 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 137 | Many engine mfrs do this routinely, and no those engines don't get sold, as they are torn down afterwards for analysis.
Keep in mind they are connected to a dyno at the time, they aren't just freewheeling on their own.
I work for a research company that runs diesel engines at peak HP & torque non stop, other than normal oil changes etc. for months at a time!(or until failure)(750 HP-1500Ft/lbs)
Amazing sometimes how good a condition they are in, and how long they last!
Of course occasionally we get spectacular failures which are entertaining to say the least! Can I have your job? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | .... Catapillar, which is not to far from my house, runs engines in much the same way. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 215 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 215 | I don't actually get to blow them up, I'm their resident machinist.
The engine test cell operators are usually bored to death, and some test cells are automated to run on their own, shutting down automatically when something goes amiss.
If I can find it next week, I'll add a pic thats shows a fully loaded diesel so hot all the exhaust, turbo & ductwork is glowing neon purple, its very cool!
AM | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 215 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 215 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | every new engine design goes thru an endurance test, 500 hours minimum at peak load
The problems we face today can not be addressed at the same level of intelligence we were at when we created them - Albert Einstein Or with the same level of $ - Me
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 | Is that how HOT PINK got its name? | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 89 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2010 Posts: 89 | WOW I guess that's what pryrometers are for!!!! if you can find one that will handle that.
theres a tool for every job,and that tool is a hammer. it's easy to give advice if it's not your pocket book at stake. A well thought out plan,Is nothing. Untill exacuted twice.
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