Mud motor build

[txnduckhntr]

i built one several years ago for a 6.5hp for a 10'ft boat...was pretty cool. watch those bronze bushings, they get HOT...even underwater.
i guess i did a crappy job on myframe cause it threw grease everywhere...

[simsknives]

do you plan to put set screws through the pipe and into the bushing as well?

what size pipe is the main shaft?

no the set screw just touches the outside of the bushing the pipe has a 1'' inside diameter.

[simsknives]

do you plan to put set screws through the pipe and into the bushing as well?

what size pipe is the main shaft?

the third picture in post #25 the two outside holes are for grease zerks and the center hole with the nut welded on is for the set screw to keep the bearing in place

[simsknives]

so today i got a few more parts the throttle came in to the local cycle shop should look pretty cool. got the wireing to move the control box to the handle and some misc bolts and nuts.

[froghunter]

Keep going.....

[simsknives]

next week is my spring break so i should be able to get the whole thing finished

[simsknives]

Got a ton done today will post pictures later

[saintsfan]

Great thread. Looking forward to seeing more pics. Keep up the great work.

[simsknives]

building the transom mount

[simsknives]

more of the mount

[simsknives]

framing it up and a lot of welding

[simsknives]

the picture on the bottom of post 56 is out of order i appologize it is a picture of the bottom of the mount plate where the bolt goes through to swivel.

[simsknives]

forgot to take some pictures so it kind of jumps a little i made the base plate from the motor out of 3/16'' plate. then used the pipe bender to build the frame. saddled the pipe and made sure the angle of the motor was between 13-15 degrees. Then welded everything up. i should get it mounted tomorrow and put the skeg and cav plate on, handle and igniton box. Top picture is the mount for the bearing that goes on the top of the shaft.

[Hawkpuppy 1]

Might want to put a grease zerk on the plates that act as the bases to ensure smooth steering side to side. Looks good...

Dave

[Mgw3030]

more!