Modular fluid manifold system

A fluid handling system comprising:

• column means having a longitudinally extending axis, said column means including a central channel member wherein fluid does not pass therethrough;
• and
• fluid handling means connected to the column means, the fluid handling means is operable to route a fluid to and from components,
• said fluid handling means including a fluid pass-through portion and a main portion, the main portion having a spring biased guide structure and a spring biased vertical adjusting structure.

A method for directing fluid to or from an automotive engine in a testing environment comprising:

• providing an elongated channel member that is operable to receive a module;
• providing a plurality of individual fluid modules and selectively positioning each of said modules on said elongated channel member;
• and
• providing and connecting hoses to and from at least one of the individual modules, whereby each of said modules are operable to be positioned vertically relative to a base of said channel member and then temporarily locked in place, said temporarily locked in place step is at least partially accomplished by a spring biased member engaging a deformation in the channel member to control vertical positioning of said module and another spring biased member engaging another deformation in the channel member to prevent rotational movement of said module relative to said channel member.