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Hello,

Anybody have pictures of the engine carts they made. I just pulled the motor out of my newly acquired BJ7, just a little bit heavier then my sprite motor. Tried to move it on the floor, does not slide on card board. I have a meg welder and have decided to build a rolling engine frame. Any pictures or drawings would be appreciated.
Thanks Phil
 
Just a thought Phil, are you going to rebuild the engine then place it on an engine stand and you will not need the cart--Fwiw--Keoke
 
Phil -

Harbor Freight $20.00 for a moving dolley. I've used it the past 4 times I've pulled my motor with no problem, just leveled it with a couple 2"x4" blocks.
 
The motor will get rebuilt late this year, so for now I would like it to roll it around safely, as it does take up allot of room
thanks for the picture Dougie, I may go to Princess Auto and look for something similar today
thanks Phil
 
Handmade but works. Will hold tran/OD and motor using the existing engine brackets.
 

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I made a simple rectangular frame and welded casters to each corner. I used the stock engine mounts, and made a bracket to bolt them to. Later, a friend helped me wire the motor, and I mounted the tach, water/oil gauge and ignition key in a simple "dash" so I can go out in the garage and start it up. I also got a two into one exhaust adapter from Magnaflow and used an old Honda muffler so I don't scare the neighbors too bad.

Digger
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I'm with Keoke......just mount it to an engine stand and roll it around!
 
thanks for the pictures digger
Nice to run it before installing
Phil
 
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