Lifan outboard

wjack57 · 05-20-2010, 10:45 PM

My son in law and I was horsin around in the garage and we decided to build a lawnmower engine powered outboard. Two days later and almost all the parts came out of my possible pile, here it is:
http://s760.photobucket.com/albums/x...an%20outboard/
Sorry the videos are screwed up, My wife says I only have to be 2% smarter than a camera to get it right. When I get some time I'll add some pics. - jack

Jim · 05-20-2010, 11:49 PM

Nice work

Weldangrind · 05-21-2010, 01:35 AM

Jack, that's awesome! Did you repower an existing leg, or is it all custom?

I especially appreciated the Keystone Cops film style.

wjack57 · 05-22-2010, 12:05 AM

The lower end is off a 1982 sears outboard, coupled with a dog tooth/spider coupling. After looking at the AVI, I told my son in law, "it looks like two monkeys screwing (sp) a football". It does need a prop with a bigger bite thou. -- jack

SpudRider · 05-22-2010, 10:28 AM

You did a nice job, Jack! Thank you for sharing the videos with us.

Spud

Weldangrind · 05-22-2010, 11:48 AM

Jack, I showed you video to my buddy last night, and it turns out that he's got an aluminum flatback that needs a motor. I have an old Briggs laying around, so now we just need a leg. Should be able to find one cheap on CL.

You've inspired us!

05-20-2010, 10:45 PM	#1
wjack57 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: winter haven, fl Posts: 31	Lifan outboard My son in law and I was horsin around in the garage and we decided to build a lawnmower engine powered outboard. Two days later and almost all the parts came out of my possible pile, here it is: http://s760.photobucket.com/albums/x...an%20outboard/ Sorry the videos are screwed up, My wife says I only have to be 2% smarter than a camera to get it right. When I get some time I'll add some pics. - jack __________________ 07 used bird, mods as i go
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05-20-2010, 11:49 PM	#2
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Nice work __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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05-21-2010, 01:35 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Jack, that's awesome! Did you repower an existing leg, or is it all custom? I especially appreciated the Keystone Cops film style. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-22-2010, 12:05 AM	#4
wjack57 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: winter haven, fl Posts: 31	The lower end is off a 1982 sears outboard, coupled with a dog tooth/spider coupling. After looking at the AVI, I told my son in law, "it looks like two monkeys screwing (sp) a football". It does need a prop with a bigger bite thou. -- jack __________________ 07 used bird, mods as i go
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05-22-2010, 10:28 AM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	You did a nice job, Jack! Thank you for sharing the videos with us. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-22-2010, 11:48 AM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Jack, I showed you video to my buddy last night, and it turns out that he's got an aluminum flatback that needs a motor. I have an old Briggs laying around, so now we just need a leg. Should be able to find one cheap on CL. You've inspired us! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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