In article , OldRedNeck
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The only thing you can test in the "dustbin" is that it starts and idles OK.
Overheats - ignition problems - and full power problems probably won't show
up. Outboard "test tanks" are specially constructed unit that allow extended
full throttle tests.

and if indoors in a workshop, has an extractor fan to take away exhaust
fumes and a method of keeping the water clean via filters etc etc etc. I
don't somehow think the original poster quite had this in mind :-))

The other option is to find a "floating boat tied to a
strong pier" to do your test.


which again is not exactly all that easy to find if you are a DIYer :-))

Mike


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