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Kajun
08-26-2006, 08:09 PM
i just bought project motor for the winter( 87' 85hp Force) at a yard sale...but i need to build a engine stand for it.... i have 9 pieces of 2 x 6 boards, 6ft long each....i need some ideas on what/how to build it...if you have any pictures of your stands please post them.... thanks
Bygracealone
08-26-2006, 11:09 PM
Kajun, here you go... *Since the photos taken of my stand, I've included diagonal cross beams on each side. *MJ also built a nice one worth following: Correction: RAP was who I meant... Sorry RAP...

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=off_topic;action=display;num=114169 6041;start=26#26
reelapeelin
08-27-2006, 07:47 PM
Here's one I put together last year...3" deck-screws and don't scrimp... ;) ...

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=off_topic;action=display;num=114169 6041;start=
Kajun
08-27-2006, 11:31 PM
reel..thanks....how long are the 2 x 6's and how tall is the 2 verticle boards?..width?
macojoe
08-27-2006, 11:53 PM
I never built one ??? I have a 2 X 12 bolted on my deck thats were mine hang.


I hate to say it, but the wood will be worth more then the Force!! :o

Did I say that ::)
Kajun
08-28-2006, 02:10 AM
uh huh you did lol...you can get 1k for a running force on ebay though :)
Skools Out
08-28-2006, 03:01 AM
not a 1k for an 87 Force 85 HP though
reelapeelin
08-29-2006, 09:55 AM
Kajun, my motor-stand is 39" from top to the ground including the casters...keep in mind it was made for a short-shaft (20") motor... :) ...
Kajun
08-29-2006, 10:12 PM
thanks reel
reelapeelin
08-29-2006, 11:26 PM
I support ''fillet and release"...into da GREASE!! ;D ;D ...
bigshrimpin
08-30-2006, 10:55 PM
find one of these at an autoparts store.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/04400-04499/04420.gif

It's worth it if you are storing the motor in your garage.
reelapeelin
08-30-2006, 11:08 PM
WOW BS...that'd be cool as all giddy-up...but right now I'm storin' mine on a 32 yr old notched transom... ;) ;D ;D ...
Kajun
08-31-2006, 11:49 PM
not a 1k for an 87 *Force 85 HP though


here's a 88 85hp without a lower unit..that just sold today for $800 *


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=11&item=230022809733&ih= 013&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT



thanks bygrace and reel for the eng stand ideas...i finished building mine last night..it aint pretty lol but it looks pretty strong.
Skools Out
09-01-2006, 12:26 AM
man good luck withit but i can't believe someone paid that for it um you can buy a 200 fo that