engine stands
 

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

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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/...41;start=26#26

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Here's one I put together last year...3" deck-screws and don't scrimp... ;) ...

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/...1696041;start=

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reel..thanks....how long are the 2 x 6's and how tall is the 2 verticle boards?..width?

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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 ::)

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uh huh you did lol...you can get 1k for a running force on ebay though :)

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not a 1k for an 87 Force 85 HP though

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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... :) ...

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thanks reel

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I support ''fillet and release"...into da GREASE!! ;D ;D ...

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find one of these at an autoparts store.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/pho...4499/04420.gif

It's worth it if you are storing the motor in your garage.

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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 ...

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


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%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.

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man good luck withit but i can't believe someone paid that for it um you can buy a 200 fo that