If you want to test a prop, for reliability, you must test it with that sort
of engine it is supposed to be on, for vibration reasons.

Jan Carlsson
www.jcpropellerdesign.com

skrev i meddelandet
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What have folks found to be the cheapest engine to swing a prop for
function and reliability testing? Needs about 100 hp at 2500rpm with
maybe a little extra up to 2800rpm. I would rather not go direct drive
if I can help it but that might be the cheapest way.

I thought about jacking my truck up and using a shaft off of the
driveline in some sort of big steel fixture. Now that would be
interesting. Heck, I could make a barge for my truck and "drive" it
around the lake like a big airboat

Seriously though, what's the cheapest option out there?

Joa