I recently refurbished a 1975 "barn find" engine that I acquired for $300.

I am in the process of fabricating a test stand based on a cheapo service stand and decided to share that project here.

I bolted a bell housing to the stand with 1/4" plate bracket to support the engine along with 1/2" all thread supports to stabilize engine.

I am in the process of fabricating a control panel with oil pressure, temperature and voltage gauges, tachometer, control switches and vernier throttle.

The goal is to obtain best performance with what I have and possibly install in my 1978 extended cab Dodge Pickup.

That's right; I intend to replace the 318 V8 with a 225 inline 6 and possibly convert from automatic to manual transmission.

Kindest regards; Scorch.

_________________
Scorch G.D.

I had this new old stock phenolic board in the pile so I decided to cut some holes in it which are very useful to mount stuff in this very strong board.

I am still waiting for the vernier throttle cable to show up so; I'll mount that later.

The control panel parts are just cheapo stuff from amazon.

Gauges: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CHVFL94Z
Tachometer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081JMDN2P
Switches: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGBWNLFR
Vernier Cable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D9BHVCZL

_________________
Scorch G.D.

Nice
I replaced a 273 in my 67 Barracuda with a slant six.

_________________
Hyper_pak

Interesting.
I have considered a different straight 6 in an early Chrysler land yacht (such as New Yorker) similar to this 1970 Monte Carlo conversion.

See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO_kjaxIDzc

_________________
Scorch G.D.

I replaced the 360 from my 66 Barracuda with a 170. Neither motor was available from the factory.

_________________
Charrlie_S
65 Valiant 100 2dr post 170 turbo
66 Valiant Signet 170 nitrous
64 Valiant Signet
64 Valiant 4dr 170
64 Valiant 4dr 225

Managed to get a little more work done on the test stand this weekend.

Battery Tray and Control panel is now mounted.

Now that the vernier control is in place, the panel looks uneven because there is still a big, open space on the left side.

What should I install on the left side? A cup holder?

Kindest regards; Scorch.

_________________
Scorch G.D.