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just did a little search and found this formula.... 746 Watts = 1 Hp Hp X 746 Watts ---------------- = AMPS Voltage 10 Hp Motor At 220 Volts Is 10 Hp X 746 Watts ---------------------- = 33.90 Amps 220 Volts Amps X Volts = Watts so 746w x 4.5hp = 3357 watts then 3357 watts / 12...

I have some 80 amp ones from Volvos that I have collected, I am a bit dumb when it comes to electrics though, I dont know how much power a starter motor uses, I am thinking a 4.5 hp motor would turn an alternator under 80 amps of load easily and a starter motor maybe puts out 1-2 hp.???

I was thinking about making a kart for my Nephew using a vertical crank 4.5 hp Briggs and stratton engine I have been given, its only been used for 4 months so should be in good order. I realise the problem with VC engines is that they dont mix with horizontal axles in a conventional belt drive...

My name is Mike, I am into cars and any things that go, I have a 1991 Volvo 240 that I put a 940 2.3l turbo engine into and a 1982 Austin Metro. I have recently got my hand on a 4.5 hp B+S vertical crank engine that I want to use to make a gokart for my 8 year old nephew. I will start a...