18 hp Lawn mower engine

[jayden727]

Okay so Im trying to find out if I can use a lawn mower engine for my kart. It's obviously not a vertical shaft. I dont know much about mechanics but I can get one!

 

[NJOHC]

You mean like a V-twin? Yup you can. But its a matter of finding a torque converter now that can hold up to the power! lol Its going to become a real PITA to do that now.

 

[r_chez_08]

http://www.bmikarts.com/shop/?cart=1922617&cat=168&PHPSESSID=fc476a3af365769ad075d66b0f8a3a30
sells them still

 

[BriggsTwins]

Or run a custom belt tensioner system!

your not alone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4gER3ZOeIM

 

[jayden727]

How do you make the shaft work if its vertical? Pardon the ignorance, im new to this fun sport!!

 

[freakboy]

Right angle gear box with a 1:1 ratio.

 

[BriggsTwins]

;^ agree! or use a tractor trans race prepped

 

[kazkepox]

ok im confused, in your first post oyu said it was "defintally not a vertical shaft" now your saying it is, so, what is it lol?