drivinfaster
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hello, everyone. new here. i took a few days to check things out and this looks like a really col forum for some really cool ideas. one thing i seem to not be finding a whole lot of info about would be regarding the b&s intek motors. in particular the 18.5 500cc vertical shaft ohv unit from a riding mower. it was given to me a few weeks back as the owner was told i had a seized piston. i figured that there were some pieces and parts to be had for use on a different project and had nothing to lose by taking the owner up on her offer.
needless to say the spouse was *not* happy about it, so it was disassembled quickly and parts assessed for future use. which brings me to the engine. upon disassembly it was discovered the head gasket had blown out along the pushrod area, between the valves, and the oil looked horrible. at least the amount that was still present, which was like molasses. ick.
so here is my dilemma. what should i consider doing with this thing?? i already have a gx160 i am planning on using to build a kart with, so i don't (really) need to build a second. however, if i did, i am considering a larger 2 seater design with ground clearance to run through the woods. i figure i would require clearance anyway for the vertical design of the shaft, but couldn't this also be mounted to provide for a horizontal output??
the counterbalance design also seems to be inconclusive as some search results suggest deleting them and use brass counterweights. nothing found on that topic regarding this particular motor. similarly with regard to the govenor/oil slinger assemby. delete?? don't delete?? modify?? upgrade??
so. is this a dud?? the "4 door 69 chevelle with an inline 6" of karting potential, so to speak?? lots of intek twin info, which really does me no good.
so, suggestions?? thoughts?? i am really curious what, if any, potential this thing could have.
thanks for your time.
needless to say the spouse was *not* happy about it, so it was disassembled quickly and parts assessed for future use. which brings me to the engine. upon disassembly it was discovered the head gasket had blown out along the pushrod area, between the valves, and the oil looked horrible. at least the amount that was still present, which was like molasses. ick.
so here is my dilemma. what should i consider doing with this thing?? i already have a gx160 i am planning on using to build a kart with, so i don't (really) need to build a second. however, if i did, i am considering a larger 2 seater design with ground clearance to run through the woods. i figure i would require clearance anyway for the vertical design of the shaft, but couldn't this also be mounted to provide for a horizontal output??
the counterbalance design also seems to be inconclusive as some search results suggest deleting them and use brass counterweights. nothing found on that topic regarding this particular motor. similarly with regard to the govenor/oil slinger assemby. delete?? don't delete?? modify?? upgrade??
so. is this a dud?? the "4 door 69 chevelle with an inline 6" of karting potential, so to speak?? lots of intek twin info, which really does me no good.
so, suggestions?? thoughts?? i am really curious what, if any, potential this thing could have.
thanks for your time.