starting car on stands

[james.scott]

I have got a new fuel pump to install but the car is on stands atm so im not sure weather starting the engine is a good idea
what are your thaughts?

Scotty

[Brett_jjj]

It should be ok to start it up, just as long as the cars sitting stable and secure on the stands.

[m1lky]

Personally I would at least put the wheels back on so if it falls it's not a disaster.

[james.scott]

Thanks thats a good idea

[calais24/7]

or put a two old stockies under it

[Sabbath']

It will be fine. I had my VH up on front stands for months and started it numerous times. Just be careful, and logical about what you do.

[juiceie vh sle]

it will be fine to start ya car and run it but if you put it in drive and get the wheels spinning you have to apply the brakes very slowly otherwise the inertia wil throw the car forward

[Jonno]

It will be fine. I had my VH up on front stands for months and started it numerous times. Just be careful, and logical about what you do.

As in dont catch on fire?

[Sabbath']

As in dont catch on fire?

Touche!!!!

[Munz]

Have you got the front stands under the radiator support or swaybar?

[acarmody]

Where the hell are your chassis stands?

i always have mine under the chassis rails.

[padrickz88]

I always have the car running on stands when I do an oil change..... That way I can dump the oil straight away...

[ozrockracing]

Always ensure the stands are placed in an appropriate ans secure location, and that the wheels on the ground are chocked to prevent little accidents. Starting on stands will be fine, is the best way to find drivetrain faults and noises that are not able to be found when the car is not running.

[somefool]

Crikey I hope your stands arent on the sway bar..

Otherwise yes the cars fine to start just firmly chock the rear wheels even if u arent gonna put it into gear.

btw nice toolbox