Whats needed(connectiion-wise) to run motors on Stands away from boat?

[rothfm]

Hi, I got the motor in the basement on a stand. At some point I will want to begin testing etc.. Since my harness is obviously in the boat, what do I need to do to run the engine just for testing? Jump the Kill line, and neutral safety...I have no idea really.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Whats needed(connectiion-wise) to run motors on Stands away from boat?

It really depends on what motor you are talking about here? I assume you dont actually want to RUN it in the basement right? If you do you have a heck of a forgiving wife, lol. I made a stand up with a built in key switch, solenoid, and a buss panel for rigging up all the pertinent wiring depending on motor. A battery box is located at the bottom of the pic which you cannot see. Cut up an old pair of jumper cables for quick connections.

 

[rothfm]

Re: Whats needed(connectiion-wise) to run motors on Stands away from boat?

Haha on the wife! Its an open basement and I can air out no problem. But time will tell on that one!I got a good draining tank also. I got two actually, 1995 88spl and Johnson 115 1984. Suppose i can find an old matching RED plug and do a similar setup, mounting things on the stand. I wasnt sure what was actually needed however.

 

[1946Zephyr]

Re: Whats needed(connectiion-wise) to run motors on Stands away from boat?

You're going to need a pretty hefty stand to run those motors on, so they don't come loose from ya and take out a wall. Myself, I think it would be better to leave it on the boat. That stand that HighTrim has is awesome. I should have one of those myself. For a big motor like you have though, you'll need a larger one though. Those motors are close to 200 pounds.

 

[rothfm]

Re: Whats needed(connectiion-wise) to run motors on Stands away from boat?

Agreed, The 115 is over 300lbs, and on a very hefty stand already. Just checked compatibility on an old harness I have laying around--should be able to use it on both motors I believe...If so, will solve my probs. It is already wired to a key switch, Kill switch. Just have to double check all the connections to see if they are wired correctly.

 

[HighTrim]

Re: Whats needed(connectiion-wise) to run motors on Stands away from boat?

Yeah I would by no means lug one of those monster down into my basement, nor would I fire it in my house on the stand!

But that is just me, I value my marriage.