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tenlizard
10-15-2008, 06:25 PM
just wanted to inform a listing on ebay for a good 2 stroke engine and great shipping. this is the engine for all you 2 stroke fans like crazykart, russ, and assburger. fuel ratio is 50:1 and horsepower is 4.5. just letting you know on a good deal. note: this isn't my engine and i'm not the seller.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Tecumseh-4-5hp-2-Cycle-MTD-Snow-Blower-Engine-HSK845_W0QQitemZ300266564639QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em300266564639&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

my bad lol
kibble
10-15-2008, 06:29 PM
Link? :confused:
tenlizard
10-15-2008, 06:35 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tecumseh-4-5hp-2-Cycle-MTD-Snow-Blower-Engine-HSK845_W0QQitemZ300266564639QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em300266564639&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Russ2251
10-15-2008, 06:37 PM
Link? :confused:
Ditto
tenlizard
10-15-2008, 06:38 PM
what does that mean?
kibble
10-15-2008, 06:42 PM
It means he agrees or would say the same thing.
2or3wheels
10-15-2008, 07:26 PM
wow has a bowl carb, most ive seen have the diagram carbs.
Russ2251
10-15-2008, 07:34 PM
A little pricey. I might have considered this if was reed inducted.
tenlizard
10-15-2008, 07:47 PM
what's reed inducted?
Russ2251
10-15-2008, 07:50 PM
Check this out (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reed_valve)
jr dragster Tyler
10-15-2008, 07:51 PM
It's a method of valves basically.
crazycart
10-15-2008, 09:26 PM
3 of my bikes(250r,IT490,IT200) have reed valves. Carbon fiber ones really do help, ALOT. Russ you should try experimenting with different reed setups.
tenlizard
10-16-2008, 01:49 PM
look at this lawnboy 2 stroke engine also look at other items this seller is selling. note: not me selling this stuff.

http://cgi.ebay.com/6-5HP-Lawn-Boy-Dura-Force-Engine-Carb-Air-Filter-Assem_W0QQitemZ250309675726QQcmdZViewItem?hash=ite m250309675726&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
kibble
10-16-2008, 01:52 PM
NO FREAKING WAY!!! That's going on my watch list :D
Russ2251
10-16-2008, 04:02 PM
It's annoying when these guys part this stuff out.
Engine is worth more complete, running or not.
modelengineer
10-17-2008, 12:56 AM
wow has a bowl carb, most ive seen have the diagram carbs

My 3.5hp tecumseh 2-stroke has a bowl carb. Maybe it's only found on the older engines, mine's really old.
Russ2251
10-18-2008, 10:09 PM
3 of my bikes(250r,IT490,IT200) have reed valves. Carbon fiber ones really do help, ALOT. Russ you should try experimenting with different reed setups.
Funny you mention it. I have been looking into it but so far have come up empty. Upgrade kits I've seen do not give specs on reeds. Obviously, no one makes them for Lawn-Boys. I need to know widths, lengths, and thickness. I could trim them to fit.
I was looking to modify some to fit my engines.
I just may modify one of my reed plates so that it will accept one of the more popular kits.
crazycart
10-20-2008, 04:40 PM
Russ, i would go with some cheap Boyesen Carbon fiber reeds, I bet these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Reeds-carbon-boyesen-CR250_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el111 6QQitemZ170269802025
Would suit it well. Got any pics of what the reed setup is like on the lawnboys? Id say its worth the 20 bucks, you'll probably see some good gains.
Russ2251
10-20-2008, 05:23 PM
Here's what I got (typical):
crazycart
10-20-2008, 06:11 PM
Those measurements are in inches correct? The reeds in the link ( same as the ones i have in my 250r) Are roughly 2 inches wide and 2.65 inches long. The only thing i'm worried about is when you cut them there's a chance the fibers could fray. But at 20$ its worth it, i paid 50$ for mine!
Russ2251
10-20-2008, 06:17 PM
Those measurements are in inches correct?Yes.
The only thing i'm worried about is when you cut them there's a chance the fibers could fray.Not a problem.But at 20$ its worth it:iagree:Thanx.
Just purchased them from Ebay.
Russ2251
10-20-2008, 06:36 PM
Could you roughly estimate how much power increase was realized by upgrading to these reeds? I assume your originals were steel.
kibble
10-20-2008, 08:14 PM
Oh great, does this mean I'm gonna have to open mine back up again? :arf:
Russ2251
10-20-2008, 08:29 PM
Oh great, does this mean I'm gonna have to open mine back up again? :arf:Get it on the kart first...see how it performs...THEN SCREW AROUND WITH IT...Sorry, too much caffeine. :roflol:
crazycart
10-25-2008, 05:55 PM
Yeah my originals were steel, lets just say after i put them in, the thing would wheelie right off idle, and was very,very CRISP. Great low end increase, with very smooth mid-top end power.
Russ2251
10-25-2008, 06:12 PM
More ammo to blow away Mr. Tyler....Brrrr
jr dragster Tyler
10-25-2008, 06:13 PM
Lol I was saying Brrrr as COLD.
Russ2251
10-25-2008, 06:17 PM
I know.
crazycart
12-01-2008, 05:25 PM
Ever get them reeds workin Russ?
Russ2251
12-01-2008, 05:31 PM
Ever get them reeds workin Russ?Got one machined and ready to install.
It's on the back burner for now. Twin L-B's have taken priority for the time being.
crazycart
12-01-2008, 05:33 PM
Cool. One thing i should mention that i forgot. They are dual stage reeds, meaning one is slightly thicker, so one is more for low end and one is for top end. Goodluck