Motor Stand for a Merc 1150 1973

[bsoderror]

Just got the above and ordered a manual on it. Now I need to get a stand. Anyone have an idea what this weighs? Any tips on a good stand to get?

I'm gonna have some questions folks, looks as though all insulation is gone from the electrics so it'll be a complete rewire. I have alota learning and doing ahead but I'm excited about it.... Any links appreciated!

Bob

 

[turtles11756]

Re: Motor Stand for a Merc 1150 1973

www.oldmercs.com

 

[bsoderror]

Re: Motor Stand for a Merc 1150 1973

Thanx turtles, I looked high and low and couldn't find the weight though. Hopefully someone else will chime in.

Darn good link, that's where I got the year from my serial number. Probably where I'll get parts also.

 

[jimg984]

Re: Motor Stand for a Merc 1150 1973

about 300 lbs.

 

[chrishayes]

Re: Motor Stand for a Merc 1150 1973

Let me make this clear! THAT MOTOR IS HEAVY! There are 4 hand holds on it for a reason. You WILL need more than 2 people to lift it off the boat and onto the stand. How do I know, I have a 1500 same year, I tried it with 3 people and the motor ended up on top of me. I am still bruised and sore 3 weeks later. BE CAREFUL.

FOr the stand, I built mine using plans I found by searching this site. Use the search button and type in how to build your own engine stand.

 

[bsoderror]

Re: Motor Stand for a Merc 1150 1973

about 300 lbs.

Thanx Jim, appreciate the answer.

 

[bsoderror]

Re: Motor Stand for a Merc 1150 1973

Thanx Chris, I've checked out the plans on here and they're good. I think I'll order one though. I don't know the price yet as the web page of Konia didn't have an order form or prices. I emailed and will wait and see. One of the lifting points is broke off this motor so it oughta be fun. Glad you're alive, the soreness will go away ( yeah, but when ;o) and Thanx for the heads up!

Bob

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: Motor Stand for a Merc 1150 1973

My 1970 4 cyl Merc 800 weighs 275Ib so yours will be, as stated above, in and around 300Ib's.

Your motor can be lifted easily using a lifting ring that screws into the flywheel. Attach a lift or hoist to the ring and lift the motor easily. No one needs to get hurt. I use a mobile engine hoist with the lifting ring and can move the motor practically anywhere I want.