engine stands

Kajun · #1 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 · #2 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/...41;start=26#26

reelapeelin · #3 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/...1696041;start=

Kajun · #4 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 · #5 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 · #6 08-28-2006, 02:10 AM

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

Skools Out · #7 08-28-2006, 03:01 AM

not a 1k for an 87 Force 85 HP though

reelapeelin · #8 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 · #9 08-29-2006, 10:12 PM

thanks reel

reelapeelin · #10 08-29-2006, 11:26 PM

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