Engine in test stand

Is there an echo or what.
Pretty soon we'll all have each other on ignore.
I'd be using a fly wheel.
The "flex" plate does just that, remember.
How about the starter, figure where you're gonna bolt that up to?

I'm wondering, if you leave the transmission off with the torque converter installed, how do you plan to start the engine? With a pull rope? A speed wrench? Are you just going to jerk on the ring gear with gloved hands? Maybe push start it sideways? I know, 1" drive impact wrench on the damper bolt!