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An internal combustion engine may be tested by connecting a flexible inlet conduit leading from a coolant supply source to a coolant inlet provided on the engine. A flexible outlet conduit is connected to lead from a drain to a coolant outlet provided on the engine. A pressure gauge is mounted in fl

An internal combustion engine may be tested by connecting a flexible inlet conduit leading from a coolant supply source to a coolant inlet provided on the engine. A flexible outlet conduit is connected to lead from a drain to a coolant outlet provided on the engine. A pressure gauge is mounted in fluid communication with a heater hose port provided on the engine. Coolant continuously flows from the coolant supply source through the inlet conduit, engine and outlet conduit to the drain. A pressure regulating valve in the inlet conduit is adjusted to provide the correct coolant pressure into the engine. The exterior of the engine is inspected for coolant leaks. A stand may be used to support an internal combustion during the test. The stand embodies a generally T-shaped frame that is rollingly supported above a support surface and supports a muffler to deaden the noise of the engine after it has been started.

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A portable stand used to rollingly support an internal combustion engine, comprising: a frame including an elongated portion and a cross portion connected to the elongated portion to form a generally T shape; engine support means adapted to be connected to said frame for supporting the engine above

A portable stand used to rollingly support an internal combustion engine, comprising: a frame including an elongated portion and a cross portion connected to the elongated portion to form a generally T shape; engine support means adapted to be connected to said frame for supporting the engine above said frame, said engine support means including a first supporting device disposed to engage a front portion of the engine and a second supporting device disposed to engage a rear portion of the engine, the first supporting device including a sleeve adapted to be moved along the elongated portion of said frame, a first cross support member connected to the sleeve and extending to a first end on one side of the engine, a second cross support member connected to the sleeve and extending to a second end on the side opposite of the first side of the engine, a first support column disposed to extend from the first cross support member, and a second support column disposed to extend from the second cross support member; and frame support means adapted to be connected to each end of said T-shaped frame for rollingly supporting said frame above a support surface, said frame being supported such that the elongated and cross portions of said frame forms a plane that lies substantially parallel to the support surface.