Recent content by Russ2251

Eliminating gasket IS equivalent to removing .060" from head without actually doing so. There is 0 (zero) damage done. No milling, no worries = win, win. No interference, No detonation. Gasket can always be replaced if you want to change back to factory spec. Difference in power is immediately...

https://www.diygokarts.com/community/threads/increase-compression-ratio-eliminate-head-gasket.7358/

I believe engine depicted is 2.2 kilowatts which converts to just over 2.95 hp.... FYI

Excuse ME! I have real time (close to 60 years) experience... Clearly, you do not. Peace.

Do some research! Known as "swing mounts". So called "bearing hangers" are NOT for a jackshaft but instead go on axle. These mounts are made by AZUSA and were very common on old school (~'60's) gokarts. I utilized a pair of them on my twin powered AZUSA Road Rocket frame over 8 years ago.

Has similarities to a Kawasaki I once owned...

If you do take on the rebuild, make sure that all sealing surfaces are absolutely clear of all old gasket material. Do all your work on an a clean white surface.

You want a DG-5HL kit. Do a web search and make sure you get the genuine article. Also... make sure body is not cracked.

I had one of the original West Bend 820 mills. Paid $12.00 brand new in the box around ~1968. Reason for low price was the industry was switching over to 4 cycle engines. I wanted no part of that stuff. West Bend is still around and known for their aluminum cookware. By the way... I collect...

$450 plus shipping? A lot of coin to spend on a lump of non-operational aluminum. Spend a couple hundred more and buy a new (larger) one.

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Outboard Engine?

"I can’t run with out the governor RIGHT?" Why not? Engine in vid had no governor!

Made this vid about 8 years ago:

There were many times I had to wait for many months for an auction to come up with what I needed. These engines have not been produced for decades.