wooden engine cradle plans

[belenjack]

I finished re building my 2.25 engine now i want to store it in a safe manner.has anyone built a wooden cradle ? if so could you share the plans? thank you jack

[scott]

i've no plans but i simply took some 1x12 and made a box the size of the oil pan flange. screwd it together w/ drywall screws. this was for a spitfire 1500. the oil pan just fits inside. if i was doing it for my 2.25 i'd probably use 2x12

[thixon]

You could always buy an engine stand from your local HF. 60 bucks or so, and you'd have one for the next time you rebuild.

[belenjack]

wooden engine cradle

Thanks i do have an angine stand and it worked fine now i want to install the flywheel housing etc. i made a box out of 2x10 fir and made a cutout for the flywheel hsng im working out of a 10x12 shed so space is limited for parts storage

[scott]

mine's on the stand now. when i get ready to reinstall i'll put the fly wheel & housing on while it hangs from th lift.