lying_in_wait
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Well the MacGyver Motor 06 was a fun project and it turned out great. Took me a while to build since I had to figure things out as I went along.
This year I decided to make a smaller version for my Dad. So MacGyver Motor 07 will be 2.8 HP. I decided to wait until I had all of the parts in hand before starting the build. I now have everything and fully anticipate building the whole thing in a day. Now finding a day to do it is another story, maybe Sunday??
I scouted around for deals and had to hunt down a few odd sized items, but heres a breakdown of what I've got in it.
*2.8 HP Lifan (Honda knock off) 4 stroke engine. Removed from a demo bike at a mini bike dealer. Has been run but is new. $53 from ebay.
*6" bronze prop. Used but in great condition and very stout. $41 on ebay.
*Steel. DOM tube for shaft and bearing housings, stainless drive shaft, angle and flat stock for frame. $60 at Metal By The Foot.
*U-joint. 2 yokes, cross bearing, 2 weld in hubs $70 total at Tractor Supply.
*3 bronze bushings $3 each.
*Upper bearing $5
*Grease seals $12
*Assorted hardware $10 (retaining ring, zerk, set screws, nuts and bolts, hinge and bolt for swivel mount).
*Tubing for tiller, bicycle brake lever and cable for throttle (not pictured) Free because I already had them sitting around.
Total $260
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Shawn Wheaton
Missouri Waterfowl Association
Westside Chapter Chairman
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DMac
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Sammich motor 
You gonna weld the tiller in place before you give it to your dad.......or after? 
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lying_in_wait
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DMac said:
Sammich motor
Maybe so, but sumpin tells me that he won't be rebuilding a carb whilst standing waist deep at the ramp. 
And after of course, gotta keep things interesting ya'know. 
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Shawn Wheaton
Missouri Waterfowl Association
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Bandito
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I'll give you $250 for it... after you put it together, of cours.
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Nobody give me trouble cause they know I got it made.
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lying_in_wait
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Finally got a few things done and have a day to mess with the new motor. The lathe, cut off saw, angle grinder, drill press and welder are all ready to rock and MacGyver Motor '07 will be born this day. I'll be taking pics as I go along and will post within the next few days.
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Shawn Wheaton
Missouri Waterfowl Association
Westside Chapter Chairman
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lying_in_wait
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4:00 PM it's over half done and I didn't start till 1:00 
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Missouri Waterfowl Association
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DMac
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Less yappin' and more workin'
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Burrhead
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What DMac said. We ain't payin' ya to play on the computer.
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Somebody has to walk the point.
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lying_in_wait
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dammmmitt, thats what SHE said all day yesterday  
Looks like I ain't gonna finish today since it decided to rain like a mutha forker. So far I have the frame assembled, the bearing housing welded on the drive tube, the hubs welded into the U joint yokes and the cross bearing pressed together, drive shaft threaded for the prop. Still need to cut a keyway in the drive shaft, cut and weld a skeg, a tiller handle and the swivel/pivot mount. After that she'll be ready for paint and final assembly. time for a
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Missouri Waterfowl Association
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lying_in_wait
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Well I got it done except for the tiller handle and paint. Decided to wait to do the tiller until I can mount the motor on Dad's boat so I can get the tiller at a convenient height. Runs smoothly with no rattles or excessive vibration.
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Shawn Wheaton
Missouri Waterfowl Association
Westside Chapter Chairman
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DMac
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Decided to wait to do the tiller until I can mount the motor on Dad's boat so I can get the tiller at a convenient height.
Seems I've heard that before...
Looks good 
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lying_in_wait
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Have C clamp, will travel
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Shawn Wheaton
Missouri Waterfowl Association
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Krazy
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Cavitation plate? 
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lying_in_wait
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Hell no, just slows ya down
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Shawn Wheaton
Missouri Waterfowl Association
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Krazy
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You got an answer fer everything dontcha monkey boy?
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DSG
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LIW, You "could take a TV and make it into a watch!"
Looks awesome! 
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His ignorance covered the earth like a blanket. And there wasn't a single hole in it.~Mark Twain
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lying_in_wait
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You got an answer fer everything dontcha monkey boy?
Yes I do, and just so ya don't have to ask, ...........Faulty birth control
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Shawn Wheaton
Missouri Waterfowl Association
Westside Chapter Chairman
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hardhuntr
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Another good lookin' little motor.
I can't believe Krazy hasn't asked for a closeup pic of your welds though. He was worried about the welds on your last motor.
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Mel
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Krazy is in mourning over the Flubs............he ain't got no time to worry over welds. 
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Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names - John Kennedy
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Krazy
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Mel...thats one thing about a cub fan...we know how to lose....got lots of practice!  Thanks for your concern though. 
As for those welds on the first motor...hell he already posted pictures and the motor didnt have any tires and I didnt want to ask about the oil level.....
so I thought what the hell...ask about the welds!
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