Advice on Hammer Head 200 Engine replacement

[Karttekk]

Sorry, out of stock. Oops.

 

[Rat]

Team,
I’ve removed the original engine and it’s on the bench.
Question:
The gear box with sprocket. It is proprietary to this engine?

It doesn't appear to be, but it could be a matter of bolt pattern

 

[Karttekk]

What did the seller say was wrong with the engine? If there's oil in it, try and turn it over manually or hook up a battery if it's electric start & see if it will crank. I wouldn't give up on the engine just yet unless there's a hole in the block or severe damage. If it's full of water drain it and put oil back in it. Cheap diagnosis.

 

[Rat]

What did the seller say was wrong with the engine? If there's oil in it, try and turn it over manually or hook up a battery if it's electric start & see if it will crank. I wouldn't give up on the engine just yet unless there's a hole in the block or severe damage. If it's full of water drain it and put oil back in it. Cheap diagnosis.

I've plugged many aluminum cases and motorcycle covers with JB Aluma-weld (or Locktite aluma-stick) and never had so much as weeping issues from it.

The best process for holes is a far cry simpler than for cracks, but either way it's cheaper than paying someone to tig it back together and in my experience just as permanently solid (except for extreme heat like near an exhaust port)

 

[Zade]

What did the seller say was wrong with the engine? If there's oil in it, try and turn it over manually or hook up a battery if it's electric start & see if it will crank. I wouldn't give up on the engine just yet unless there's a hole in the block or severe damage. If it's full of water drain it and put oil back in it. Cheap diagnosis.

He never said what was wrong with it.
if I could find out where to get parts for it I’d probably research and at least cost it out.

compression seems a bit low.

 

[Karttekk]

How do you know it's a Hammerhead 200?

 

[Karttekk]

Any chance you can get more information from the seller as far as what brand, model, engine problem, where he bought it?

 

[Karttekk]

Is this your buggy?

 

[Karttekk]

If you have a GT200, this manual should be all you need to find parts. Hammerhead Performance will have the parts.

http://www.gokartparts.us/pdfs/hamerhead/GT200ownersguide.pdf

150cc Engine Parts - Engine Parts - Engines and Engine Parts - Replacement Parts

Hammerhead Performance Parts and Accessories for buggies and scooters

hammerheadperformance.com

 

[Karttekk]

If you decide to repair your engine, here's the shop manual for it.

https://americanlandmaster.com/pdfs/LUTV/150cc-service-manual-14589R4.pdf

 

[Karttekk]

I've dealt with a bunch of these buggy karts. The GY6 is a Honda design. Most of the problems with that engine are either scored pistons and cylinder walls or they won't start. They have poor wiring and grounding systems but the engines themselves (or at least the lower end) seem pretty robust and hold up well. They lose spark or the vacuum fuel delivery setup doesn't work right. I wouldn't be surprised if that's what happened with yours. It wouldn't start for some reason or the cylinder lost compression. Pull the jug off the top of the engine and see what it looks like. Could be electrical too. CDI, coil, harness problem but I would at least take the cylinder off and go from there.

 

[Karttekk]

Thought you might find this interesting.

Here's a link to a top end kit. Scroll to the kit.

150cc Engine Parts | 150cc Go Kart Parts GY6

GY6 150cc Engine Parts. 150cc Air Filters and Oil Filters, 150cc Starters, Solenoids, Voltage Regulators, CDI, Ignition Coils and more.

www.gokartsupply.com

 

[Zade]

Awesome video and thank you to share!!

 

[Zade]

I've dealt with a bunch of these buggy karts. The GY6 is a Honda design. Most of the problems with that engine are either scored pistons and cylinder walls or they won't start. They have poor wiring and grounding systems but the engines themselves (or at least the lower end) seem pretty robust and hold up well. They lose spark or the vacuum fuel delivery setup doesn't work right. I wouldn't be surprised if that's what happened with yours. It wouldn't start for some reason or the cylinder lost compression. Pull the jug off the top of the engine and see what it looks like. Could be electrical too. CDI, coil, harness problem but I would at least take the cylinder off and go from there.

Got my engine plate in today. Just a mock up to see how she’d fit.
Me thinks plenty of room.
I see some craft beer, classic rock and maybe some stitches but long term fun….
Thank y’all guys

 

[Denny]

Looks good so far!

 

[Zade]

Looks good so far!

Thanks Main!
It’s going to come together.

 

[Karttekk]

Thanks Main!
It’s going to come together.

There you go!