Dynamometer, affordable

[Craig Pugsley]

> I've considered building a light dyno using a VW Type I transaxle, connecting
> a torque measuring device (like a torque wrench) to the output flange on
> one side, and a water spray cooled disk brake on the other.  I'm afraid

Hmm.. How about a diff assembly out of an IRS car with inboard discs.
(an old Jag diff perhaps)
You could probably even get tricky and make up a cradle so it could fit
underneath a car (with the engine installed), and run the tailshaft out
of the gearbox to the 'load device'. Make certain that the tailshaft
universal joint angles are within an acceptable range and the thing is
secure (eg the weight of the vehicle holding it down).

Cheers,
Craig.