Predator 212 ridding mower

[12348910]

I believe your biggest challenge is going to be converting from horisontal shaft to vertical. The belt contraption above will work, but won't be without its own challenges. Hey if GM can do it you can also. even if it was 60 some years ago.

So your saying do that “belt contraption“ instead of a new axle and the horizontal shaft motor?

 

[Master Hack]

So your saying do that “belt contraption“ instead of a new axle and the horizontal shaft motor?

No. I thought you were using a axle with a vertical input shaft. Now yer talking something else? I'm purdy dense, I guess I didn't get that.

 

[12348910]

No. I thought you were using an axle with a vertical input shaft. Now yer talking something else? I'm purdy dense, I guess I didn't get that.

sorry if I was confusing, but I was originally asking if using a horizontal shaft motor like a 212 would work with the transmission Which is a vertical shaft. After reading your first comment and a little more research I realized it’s not worth it and I should just get a new axle and use a 212. Now I’m wondering if I should use a clutch on the motor and a sprocket on the axle or a torque converter on the motor and a sprocket on the axle or if there are any better options.

 

[12348910]

I can’t make up my mind. I want a manual transmission but I want a horizontal shaft motor like a 212. I know it’s possible but I don’t want to/can’t spend lots of money. Any cheap alternatives I could do like where could I get a cheap and lightweight transmission?

would one from an older atv work? I’m not sure exactly how they hook up together so I would need a little help figuring out what would work without too much modifications

 

[Master Hack]

My transaxle was free donated from an old ride'm mower. You would be surprised at how durable those are, but if you after big top speed this probably isn't the answer fro you.
You said yer 18, dump this s**t and start building that '70 Chevelle!

 

[12348910]

My transaxle was free donated from an old ride'm mower. You would be surprised at how durable those are, but if you after big top speed this probably isn't the answer fro you.
You said yer 18, dump this s**t and start building that '70 Chevelle!

No I’m 15 and what chevelle?

I would definatly prefer to build a chevelle and be 18 but I’m not

 

[Master Hack]

My mom won’t let me ride it (or get my license or let me drive until I’m 18 and it’s all I eve

Mis read that. I'm purdy dense...
Chevelle, you need to buy one....

 

[12348910]

The transmission is out and kinda wrecked. I will get pics later of the whole frame

 

[12348910]

 

[12348910]

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

212, T/C and the item below. Problem solved.

Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[12348910]

212, T/C and the item below. Problem solved.

Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

I will look into that after work. Thank you

 

[Thepartsguy]

So your saying do that “belt contraption“ instead of a new axle and the horizontal shaft motor?

I deal with that exact “belt contraption“ regularly do not do it... Not even remotely worth it..

The factory that built it in 1966 gave up on it entirely and ran the later decks of a 90* gearbox

 

[Master Hack]

I deal with that exact “belt contraption“ regularly do not do it... Not even remotely worth it

There ya have It. Valuable advice from someone that has suffered the pain of poor engineering.

 

[panchothedog]

If you really plan on trying to ride it to school and back on a daily basis, get yourself a mini bike. It's going to be illegal on public streets but no more so than a riding mower. It will also be a lot faster and a lot more dependable. You will also look a lot less stupid not being on a lawnmower. In reality 18 isn't that far into the future ( although at 15 it seems like it ) walk to school, work your a$$ off, and save your money so you can buy that Chevelle, or Mustang or Nova or whatever it is that fires your rocket. Go karts are kool, but as you transition into young adulthood your own ride is going to become pretty important.

 

[Denny]

No mustangs! Their gay!

 

[12348910]

No mustangs! Their gay!

obs chevys are the best

 

[Master Hack]

Yeah, you need to start thinkin about a car/truck! A young guy needs cool wheels.
l had this car and chick when i was 22. Ended up giving the car to her. Cars gone now but she's still here. Not sure why.



fasr forward about 50 years

 

[12348910]

Yeah, you need to start thinkin about a car/truck! A young guy needs cool wheels.
l had this car and chick when i was 22. Ended up giving the car to her. Cars gone now but she's still here. Not sure why.

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fasr forward about 50 years

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Nice, I would have kept the car over her too. I’m just messing with you (I hope you understand). But it’s a nice car. And yes I have been trying to save up.

 

[Thepartsguy]

obs chevys are the best View attachment 146362

Best at getting pulled outta the mud there stuck in by an IDI Ford