I made an engine stand today

[TOOLS1]

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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[shinyribs]

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.

[Piute]

                                               needs wheels 4"please,
                                                             

[TOOLS1]

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.
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[Lucky 1]

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.

[shinyribs]

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!

[Half-Caf]

TOOLS1 wrote

I am planning on making one that holds the engine from the rear, and mounts to my engine stand.
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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...

[TOOLS1]

I never thought of selling them. However I had thought of making a stand out of 3/4 inch plywood.
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[TOOLS1]

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.
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[shinyribs]

You should sell blueprints

[TOOLS1]

I have made 10 of these now, and I need 6 more now.
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[shinyribs]

TOOLS1 wrote

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

[TOOLS1]

I need to build an assembly line.
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[Truck]

You know if you made the back legs longer and added some lockable wheels in the front.....