Storing the motor

[J_Hess]

I read in someones post to put the motor on a stand anyone have any pictures of a stand you can build? I have a 100hp Johnson (at least that is what the guy I got the boat from said) and I had to remove it so I could take the top deck off to do the floor. But I only have myself to help so I lifted the engine off the back of the boat then layed it as gently onto my floor as I could before I blew my back out. Dang thing was pretty heavy. My question I guess is will it be alright just lying on its side? <br />Also does anyone know of a place close to Vancouver Wa that I can get Fiberglass from. This is my first project so I don't know much about anything. I don't even know what size my motor is. Any info would be helpful. Thank you

 

[petrolhead]

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I bought an automotive engine stand, one that allows the engine to be turned through 360 degrees. I had to adapt it by fitting a thick ply "transom" in place of the 4 adjustable bolts that are normally used, but that was easy.<br />It was cheap at £32 (about US$58) and has a capacity of 227 kilos. It has wheels too so can be moved around easily.

 

[BoatBuoy]

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I've been wanting to build a stand also. Here are some pics I've collected, of stands built by some members of this forum. Try a search of "motor stand" to find text description of each.<br /><br /> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v460/BoatBuoy/motorstand.jpg <br /> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v460/BoatBuoy/motorstand3b.jpg <br /> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v460/BoatBuoy/motorstand3.jpg <br /> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v460/BoatBuoy/motorstand2.jpg

 

[oldscout50]

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I tried a search and it turned up with zero returns. Did any one post the demintion with there pictures? What do you use to get it on and off the boat. My son and I remove my 50hp Johnson so I could repair the transom. I know that I do not have the strieght to just pick it up and put it back.

 

[Evinrude Boater]

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Your dimensions will be determined by the height of your motor. You might want to make your stand a little taller to allow room to drain the gear oil. I find that beer bribery works well to get heavy lifting done. A chain hoist works good too if you're alone. Just make sure you connect to the proper lifting points. There's nothing like a bent flywheel to ruin your boating fun.

 

[G DANE]

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Did you lift a 100 HP V4 off the boat alone by your bare hands ?? 310 lbs ??<br /><br />You must be really strong - those things are unhandy, watch your back. We were 3 lifting my 115 HP from a trailer and on the stand and we barely just made it. The hardest part was holding it while sliding bolts thru holes. Now I got an old person hoist ? ( right word ?? ) from a hospital. Designed to lift disabled persons, but just fine for outboards up to 150 HP. A lot of homes/hospitals have old things in basements, just ask.

 

[G DANE]

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BTW, i think most OMC´s can be lifted by and eyebolt threaded to the cranckshaft end.

 

[petrolhead]

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THIS is the engine stand I bought. All I had to do was take the four adjustable mounting bolts off, and bolt a square of thick ply to the metal plate instead, like a small transom to mount the motor on. They do a heavier duty version too but this was adequate for my motors.

 

[G DANE]

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Mine is like the "folding workshop crane " just below it. Here in Denmark it can be bought at around 200$, works fine, especially when lifting on boat. Saves a lot of troubles. I found that a 35Hp was the heaviest I can manage myselves, when lifting on boat. Remember, you have 2 eyes,arms,legs,kidneys,test******, but one one back !!

 

[AK_Chappy]

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I use an automotive engine hoist to raise my motor off the transom. I bought it about 7 years ago, thinking I would only use it for one job and sell it. I can't believe how useful that thing has become!<br />I use it when I have to work on the snowmachine. I raised the backend and pulled the track off and put on one with a larger paddle. Sure would have been more difficult without it.<br /><br />I also built my own motor stand. I will take some pictures and post them. My motor is a 1966 60 HP Johnson. Not a small motor at all!<br /><br />AK Chappy<br /><br />[EDIT] I should have looked closer. Mine is also just like the "folding shop crane".

 

[J_Hess]

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I was lucky that I was able to get the bolts out before trying to lift. It had some sort of hooks that kind of held it on the transom for me. But when I got the bolts out I had no choice but to lift it off the boat. But I did learn my lesson when I tried to see how heavy the deck was lifted it up then it shifted and pinched my hand that was a little bit of pain to put some sense into someone. Thanks for the ideas and hopefully I will get a camera to take some pictures of my boat before it is finished.

 

[J_Hess]

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Hopefully this works. It is a crappy picture since I took it with "THE SMALLEST DIGITAL CAMERA IN THE WORLD" from ebay. Don't ever buy one since they suck. But if anyone knows what engine this is let me know. All I know is that it is a 1977 Johnson supposed to be 100+ HP. The mattress behind is a twin to give an idea of the size.<br /><br /> http://community.webshots.com/user/j_hess

 

[BigPoppaG]

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http://outboardstands.com/ <br /><br />Check these out.

 

[J_Hess]

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Was able to build a stand thank you all for the pics. The dang engine was a lot heavier lifting it onto the stand than taking it off the boat had to get a friend to help but now it is upright instead of laying on the ground. Used the wood from an old waterbed I had in my garage. Thank you everyone once again for all the info.

 

[J_Hess]

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I am going to get a disposable camera maybe tomorrow and take some clearer pictures of my engine maybe someone can identify it for me. That way I can get a manual for it.

 

[G DANE]

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On the port side of the transom bracket there is a factory plate, marked with a model and serial number. If you post the model number here, we can tell you HP and Year. If plate should be missing ( rare ) there will be same numbers on a freeze plug on upper part of powerhead under hood. Look for a aluminium plug, dimesize. <br /><br /><br />Motor looks like a v4 985-115HP or IL3 75 HP to mee.<br /><br />This post should be moved to Johnson/Evinrude section.

 

[J_Hess]

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I located the freeze plug and these are the numbers: R-178 & 7029 (which are on the plug itself) and 510885 (which is below the plug on the surrounding area) All that the former owner told me was that it was a 1977 100 HP+ Johnson engine.

 

[J_Hess]

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As luck has it went out to check my mail and when I was walking through my garage a small little plate caught my eye that was located on the (I am not sure what it is called) part that you bolt to the transom. Gave me my info. Model number is: 100ESL71C Serial number is: J3506337. If anyone knows where I can locate a manual for this particular engine please let me know. Thanks

 

[BoatBuoy]

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100hp, 1971 - See Old OMC site

 

[Jeff Goldberg]

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I built a stand out of a car engine stand the stand was $50 bucks at VIP auto. I use old bed frame steel.Easy to find and the price is right. FREE.It has wheels and rolls nice.You will need to do some whelding or you could drill and bolt. But whelding is much faster and just as strong if done correctly.