Engine Stand

[55DONAHUE]

I am looking for pics of a homemade engine stand, preferably out of wood since my woodworking skills are much better than my metalworking skills
Dave

[vector mike]

Lot's of guys use a regular car engine stand with a piece of plywood bolted to it to hang the outboard on.

[Cobra1racer]

Heck I just used a bunch of 2+4's, and plywood gussets on the bottom. Held my 235 and 185 just fine. I used two for each leg down and the used enough on the top to bolt the motor to. So thats 4-2 bi's going down for leggs,the feet are made of 2 bi material. Nail another 2+4 in the bottom ends of the leggs to keep it ridgid. Legs should 4 to 5 inches longer than the shaft. And for the feet, use a 2+4 for them, with plywood gussets. feet should be 4 to 5 feet long so the motor will not fall over. Cut the plywood, 1/2" to 3/4" kinda shaped like this (^) At least 18" on each side of the legg. Make it about 2 1/2 feet wide. Don't spare the nails, or screws. I hope you plan on putting something bigger than a 2 hp on it.

[Raceman]

Do a search for Engine Stand. There've been multiple threads on the subject here in the past.

[55DONAHUE]

I know! But the search does not work for me, as soon as I put in more than one word it craps out.
I was looking at my car engine stand and will make that work.

[The Big Al]

Do a search for Engine Stand. There've been multiple threads on the subject here in the past.

Come on Norris lets get anouther one going!

You know! This ones better than that one!!! HA HA!!

[Cobra1racer]

Well, when done using makes a darn good fire and stores in the trash can just fine.

[The Big Al]

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=107138&d=1147478004

A T type engine stand isn't worth a crap for an outboard stand. (I've got 2 with engines mounted on em) You have to mount the engine too high because of the center beam in the stand, plus they're flimsy and tipsy. The perimeter base type HD engine stand that most suppliers rate at 1000 lbs is EXCELLENT. Sam's usta' sell a good one for it, but went to a fold up that isn't easily adaptable. Summit sells one that's perfect, but it's about 30 bucks more than Sam's was. I think the Summit one is either 79 or 89 and I think it's freight paid.

Here's a picture of mine with my F1 V8 on it. This is the one you want. You can bolt this one together backwards to be like transom angle, instead of the way they're made for car motors to flex for the weight.

[The Big Al]

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/sum-g1014.jpg

SUMMIT RACING
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SUM-G1014

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Big load rating for big V8 engines
These engine stands are just the thing you need for holding your engine solid while working on it. They have a 360 degree rotating head with a set screw lock.




I think they have a price reduction on this unit I could swear it was 110.00 plus!!!!!

This is a deal!!!



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[Cobra1racer]

Thats a motor!!! Looks like a 20" shaft may drag a little, like 10". Could splice in a piece and make that shaft longer to hold a taller motor. Can I borrow that motor, please. It will only see fresh water. Promice.

[The Big Al]

Thats a motor!!! Looks like a 20" shaft may drag a little, like 10". Could splice in a piece and make that shaft longer to hold a taller motor. Can I borrow that motor, please. It will only see fresh water. Promice.

Thats racemans!

Besides it a Johnson, it will not run (operate) But you could do like all other Johnson's, bolt it on ya boat and drive around pulling the trailer!

Could not find a pic of a Mercury on one, they seem to be on boats everywere!!!

[M.CHAPMAN]

Thats a motor!!! Looks like a 20" shaft may drag a little, like 10". Could splice in a piece and make that shaft longer to hold a taller motor. Can I borrow that motor, please. It will only see fresh water. Promice.


That is one of the "BADDDDESSST" motors ever produced by a manufacturer, (marine anyway) I wish I had one myself.

[Cobra1racer]

Was one on ebay about 4-5 weeks ago, went for less than 9k as I recall.

[Cobra1racer]

Still would look bad ass being pulled around. That thing is enough to keep the mercs on the trailer.

[Cobra1racer]

There's an 8 on ebay right now. Just the motor. And some old piece of junk with a 25"shaft counter rotation. Good for NASCA, only turns left.

[Raceman]

Was one on ebay about 4-5 weeks ago, went for less than 9k as I recall.

The one on E Bay was an earlier design and the mid was 7 or 8 inches taller than mine. The E Bay one was also a carb motor instead of injected. Even so, I thought the 9K was a helluva deal. I was told by somebody who SUPPOSEDLY KNEW that the reserve was 12K, so I was surprised when it relisted and sold for a lot cheaper.

[The Big Al]

Well I'm a Mercury man,

but they had a boat race on Rocks Pond back in 91-92 ????

All Mercury's and Ben Robertson showed up with one of those V8 machines.

He ripped them a new one!

It was not even close.

Loudest dam outboard I ever herd!

I have pictures somewhere, I just need to find them.

[Forkin' Crazy]

2X2X11ga steel tubing, 11 ga flat plate, 4 casters, a chop saw and wire machine..... or find you a welder with a little slack time and you get something like this:

BTW the two legged stands are a bit more stable.. the one legged was the proto. The others were longer and more stable in that respect as well.

[Cobra1racer]

I have a clip of one running at FireBird Lake. He only made one run, on the secound try he blew up at the line. Guess he left the NOS on then hit the start button-POW. Perty little ball of fire it was.

[The Big Al]

See anouther Johnson/Evinrude!

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=117860&d=1162613654

[The Big Al]

Mercury ones, empty again, man they are fast, can't never seem to catch them on the stand!!!:rolleyes:
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=117859&d=1162613654

[Forkin' Crazy]

Mercury ones, empty again, man they are fast, can't never seem to catch them on the stand!!! :rolleyes:
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=117859&d=1162613654

Oh yea? :eek:

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o168/forkincrazy/merc3.jpg

[55DONAHUE]

Thanks Al, as usual you went above and beyond

[bigbore]

if you wanna do it cheap n solid n made outta wood,just pay attention to the details,the stringers are supported by a wider base-plate on each sdie (to add support n prevent callapsing,)n the width of the frame must be made for wide enough for the mounting plate-in-between the structure,n the wheels are just tool box wheels you can get from a hardware store to make it mobile.:cool:

[bigbore]

n heighth must be tall enough for the skeg to clear the 2+6,as the motor obviously needs to be hung on the structure side of the dolly.:cool:

[Cobra1racer]

You might want the feet running on both sides of the uprights. Mine is like that feet run 2 feet on both sides, so she won't tip over, fo sho. That is a nice one, wood come in handy fer a mellow,or dog roast when done using it. Wood is free when you drive by new home sites.

[bigbore]

you could bolt (a mounting plate)to that n hang the motor on it,the heighth is gonna be close.
if you go to a construction site n get the lumber you need,make sure it's out of the scrap pile,(after the house is framed)as it's illegall,an falls on the contractor's insurence to re-place the lumber that's still in tact with the lumber-package of the house.:cool:

[Cobra1racer]

Well yea, just ask them. Most of them say if it's close to the dumpster it's fair game. Heck thats how I built my new seats, and good stuff 5 ply. Can't find that at home depot. And if you want you should be able to pull enough nails out of your tires as well.

[Naiscoot]

Just a thought as I made one for my 2.5 ZukeE. Wood with casters and Simpsons strong ties. Good Luck,Naiscoot

[Naiscoot]

One more FYI, Naiscoot

[A Fn Noob]

This is not something Im proud of, but you wanted a picture of a wood outboard stand!

http://www.photobucket.com/albums/k224/A_Fn_NOOB/Ranger/Stand/

I wasnt interested in making something pretty or permanent, or Id have spent longer than the 15 minutes it took me to make. (I was focused on other tasks at hand and needed to get the motor off the boat) Some plywood bracing in the corners would make it indestructuble.


The beams on this stand are birch from 10ft hardwood pallets. (If I wanted to make a permanent one, Id have used oak or hickory) There is an amazing amount of spectacular hardwoods that get thrown away as trash. Anyway, my wheels are 3/4 pvc :)

[The Big Al]

Northern Tool has stands for $29.00


http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/144851_lg.gif (http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/NTELargeImageView?storeId=6970&catalogId=4006970&langId=-1&rfno=200305219&zoomId=none&moreImages=none&fullTime=none&totalSounds=none&rotate=none)


http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200305219_200305219


That POS will get you killed! I don't care if you put a 5hp briggs on it. It will tip!

[The Big Al]

How about for a 2.5 hp :D


http://www.defender.com/inflatables/outboard_project/mercury/mercury_2/images/merc2_5.jpg


Just don't bump into it!

[Bruster]

A little better...

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product2_6970_200305217_200305217

[vnemous]

Summit stand lets you turn around the post so its angled like a transom. I have a 25 inch mid so I need to extend the post a couple of inches to get lower on.

[1BadAction]

Just a thought as I made one for my 2.5 ZukeE. Wood with casters and Simpsons strong ties. Good Luck,Naiscoot

you could have hung that little thing on a coat hangar in your closet. hehe

heres my stand.
http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/4118/standw0dx.jpg

[mickeyjr]

Here's a couple of our stands. The red stand is one of a pair my father built a long time ago. The black one was thrown together last week with some scrap metal that was left laying around. He really enjoys building this kind of stuff. If anyone might be interested in a stand like these, pm me.

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[The Big Al]

Those look good Mickey.

I like the design. Simple! :D

[mickeyjr]

Those look good Mickey.

I like the design. Simple! :D


Thanks Al, they do the job.

[stoneman]

I like Action's stand!
Nice job.

[MaDneSS]

one i made..
strong enough to run that 355 hp beast too :D

[T-REX]

Nice Job...neet, simple, cheep, and DOEZ THA JOB!!.....I have 2 juss like that, I juss wish I had put casters on them...(Sumtimes)...

[1BadAction]

I juss wish I had put casters on them...(Sumtimes)...
that aint all its cracked up to be when the engine decides to run down the driveway on ya. :eek: :D

[Forkin' Crazy]

that aint all its cracked up to be when the engine decides to run down the driveway on ya. :eek: :D

Your suppose to use casters with locks... :rolleyes:

[1BadAction]

I did... but they don't lock all that well.

[kimswang]

Fairly simple and strong enough for my engines... 1650lbs... Made out of 1/4" thick square tubing. Total cost $ 140,- with wheels, welds and paint. Not exactly rocket science, but will last for years..

[bigshrimpin]

$3 bucks at the Salvation army . . .
4 fully adjustable legs to take 20" motors.
You can safely wheel them around the garage
and they fold up when your not using them.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album07/P1010009_Small.jpg
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album07/P1010010_Small.jpg
http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album07/P1010011_Small.jpg

[kimswang]

Think it would work on my V8's??

[bigshrimpin]

I tried a 90hp on there for a few minutes w/o the lower unit and it held!!

[j_martin]

And it's handy if grandma needs it.