Recent content by ekrekeler

I am attempting to covert a Honda GCV190 that came off an old lawnmower to run horizontally. This project started as an interest to build a go-kart (see this thread), but I decided that I should get the engine converted as a first step. Now I've been warned enough times that it's better to just...

This is an image of the engine design, taken directly from honda's website on the GC190. It's not exactly a technical diagram, but the oil gets to the rockers through the governor and the timing belt. If Honda has a horizontal version of the GCV190, I don't see why I should try to model it...

How do I go about obtaining a steel flywheel? A google search brings up thousand-dollar racing flywheels for cars. Is it possible to make one from something around my house or in the garage? Maybe some cheap parts from a hardware store?

Good thinking, but... The intake is directly opposite the muffler, so that would be very hard to do, considering the carb has a fuel chamber that has to sit downwards, which would require some major modifications. Ones that I'm not experienced enough to do. Also like I mentioned before, the...

Thank you very much for pointing that out. I was completely unaware that it is essentially a GC190 turned on its side. As it turns out, I did not have to fabricate anything to rotate the carb, there were already screw holes in the case that I was able to clean all the dirt out of and screw the...

:iagree: I admit this is true, however the actual frame of the mower it came from is cracked, the starter is worn down, and the handle height adjustment is missing the knobs that hold the handle in place. Overall, it's in bad shape and I would need a welder just to fix it. If I wasn't going to...

So I decided to open up the engine today. I was surprised to find that converting it to a horizontal shaft might not be that hard. The only thing that might be a challenge is getting the carburetor to work properly with the throttle levers after rotating it ninety degrees... Upon opening the...

Sorry, I had a stupid moment. Now I know. However, does anyone know how exactly I should attach the clutch to the engine? Can I find one that I can slide right onto the shaft and secure? (No dirty thoughts here, please. I couldn't think of a better way to put it.) That would probably be the...

Punny. The mini-bike seems to be the best option I have for this engine. I've seen many people use a Lil' Indian frame with the Briggs & Stratton 3 HP engines, but I cannot seem to find one for sale anywhere. Even if I can get my hands on one, I was told by a friend of mine that the frame isn't...

Thank you for the tips. I have fixed the images.

I fixed the images. Thank you for the tip.

I am completely new to welding and fabrication. The most I have ever done to anything that has an engine is change the oil, flush the radiator, replace the thermostat and the air filter on a car, and gap spark plugs. All I have experience with is maintenance, not engineering and building it. So...

Okay I have pictures everyone! Sorry it took so long. I've just been busy with work and school. Let me know if anything needs to be explained. I might look into that option. Paragliders require WAY more than 3 HP.

I'm not so sure now... If I can't make an adequate go kart out of a 3 HP engine, are there any other fun projects in which it would be better to invest my time? A paraglider? Maybe (probably not enough power for this) an ultralight? ...Still working on those pictures...:yawn: Thanks! I hope...

Hi all, I'm ekrekeler from the Dallas, TX area. I have a couple old lawn equipment engines that still run (well, one still runs; the other could use a little work), and so I said, why not build some go-karts? I am new to many things here, namely machining, engineering, and mechanics. Those last...