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Apr 09, 2012; 3:57am

I made an engine stand today

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Since it was a holiday I thought I would do something, for myself. I know I'm selfish that way. Any way I made an engine stand, for CB 750 engines. Now I need to make 6 more.


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"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
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1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Apr 09, 2012; 4:28am

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Looks good!Why dont you build me one that holds the motor from the side? That way I can slide my motor out of the frame easily. Im too lazy,and you have better welding skills than me.
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Apr 09, 2012; 4:38am

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                                               needs wheels 4"please,
                                                             
                            1977 CB750 F2 Super Sport
<LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE><RIDE TO LIVE-LIVE FOR JESUS> 
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Apr 09, 2012; 4:43am

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Some wheels would be nice, for moving it around. However it might make it hard to loosen/tighten bolts while working on an engine.
I am planning on making one that holds the engine from the rear, and mounts to my engine stand.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Apr 09, 2012; 5:45pm

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I think that is a great idea Shinyribs!

It would be a technical challenge though.
I think it could be done.
Some wheels on it would be good too.

I think it could be held with long rods that go through the
top engine mounts (front and rear),and then once in place and the bottom
mount bolts are in place, the stand could be removed
and the top mount bolts put in.


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Apr 09, 2012; 5:52pm

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That is exactly what I had in mind,Lucky. They would support the weight but there would still need to be something to keep it from sagging on those loooong rods. You could mount something for the case to butt up to and just protect is with a rubber pad of some sorts. I'll tackle that when my new stuff gets here.LOL Mine is together now and I hope it never has to come back apart.Not for many years,at least!
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Apr 09, 2012; 10:27pm

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TOOLS1 wrote
I am planning on making one that holds the engine from the rear, and mounts to my engine stand.
TOOLS
That means you would have no use for that one then, right?
I actually just bought a dolly from Home Depot today with plans to convert it into a rolling engine stand.
As I have no welding ability, I was probably going to go the lumber route.

Let me know if you plan on selling those puppies...
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Apr 10, 2012; 3:26am

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I never thought of selling them. However I had thought of making a stand out of 3/4 inch plywood.
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Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Apr 12, 2012; 4:09am

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I made two more today.


I had to trim the tabs on one, so it would fit an automatic.


I made them out of 1 1/4 X 1/8 inch angle iron. It takes 2-5 1/4", 2-6", 2-18", 2-11 3/4" pieces.


I then measured in a 1/2", and down a 1/2" on each of the 5 1/4", and 6" pieces. I then drilled an 1/8" pilot hole followed by a 7/16" hole. I wanted them to have some slop, so it would be easy to mount the engines in them. Also don't forget to make them mirror each other when drilling. And when assembling.
 

The holes should measure 11 3/4", so the inside of the angle to the inside of the other should be 10 3/4"


When welding on the end pieces be sure to put a washer between the angle iron brackets, and the engine case. Again, you want some slop, so, you don't have to fight it on the engine.


I also made these out of 3/8" round stock to mount the engines with.


Now I just need to build four more.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Apr 12, 2012; 4:23am

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You should sell blueprints
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Dec 03, 2015; 11:54pm

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I have made 10 of these now, and I need 6 more now.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Dec 06, 2015; 5:01pm

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TOOLS1 wrote
I have made 10 of these now, and I need 6 more now.
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 You got issues bud.



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Dec 08, 2015; 12:35am

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I need to build an assembly line.
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Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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Dec 08, 2015; 2:33pm

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You know if you made the back legs longer and added some lockable wheels in the front.....
It's only illegal if you get caught.

If at first you don't succeed, use more lighter fluid

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