01 YUKON 5.3l on DIY engine run/test stand

aknovaman · 09-14-2009, 10:06 PM

Just finished another harness and setup today. This one is going into a early '80's GMC mud/rock crawler truck. Need to fix some exh leaks, tidy up the wiring and tune it.
Check out the video:

KC Henry · 09-14-2009, 10:29 PM

Well done Anthony !

Cutlass3800 · 09-14-2009, 11:25 PM

Cool setup. Did you build that engine run stand from plans? What did you use for a fuel tank?

aknovaman · 09-15-2009, 06:24 AM

The plans came from my head and use a 1 gallon walmart gas can (high tech, huh).

dec010974 · 09-15-2009, 11:43 AM

aknovaman, im impressed. i cant wait til my '87 c10 runs and sounds like that.

Cutlass3800 · 09-19-2009, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aknovaman

The plans came from my head and use a 1 gallon walmart gas can (high tech, huh).

It works so I would brag that it is "fit for purpose".

What are you running for a fuel pump on the stand?

aknovaman · 09-20-2009, 09:42 AM

Fuel pump is a mid-80's Jaguar (bosch) from the local u-wrench-it. I had a buddy at work (pictered) build the stand for me in exchange for re-working his 5.3L harness and PCM tune. Next run stand will have the engine mounted 5 inches lower to allow easier water filling. He made it higher to allow oil pan removal while on the stand ; not needed as these engines generally don't leak oil in the pan area. Next engine is a LQ4 going into a Miata.

Lineman · 09-24-2009, 06:57 PM

That looks great I bet we all wish we could buy or motors knowing the run well

Cutlass3800 · 09-30-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aknovaman

Fuel pump is a mid-80's Jaguar (bosch) from the local u-wrench-it.

I started collecting the parts to build an engine run test stand of my own.

Was the mid-80's Jaguar fuel pump an inline or in-tank pump? Do you still have a filter attached to the pickup tube? Sorry for all the questions - I looked at a pump/pickup assembly from a late-model minivan but the pump and filter only connected through the big plastic hanger assembly and there was no way to fit that mess through the opening of a gas can.

I don't want to spend a bunch of money on this project so I'm looking for used OEM parts whenever possible. I'm not sure I'll have much luck finding a Jag. If anybody reading this thread has some suggestions on any other vehicles to scavenge a suitable pump from - please let me know.