Didnt notice this about my engine shaft.

[TonyMontana214]

Well i took a closer look and it appears that the shaft is thinner at the middle. Will that affect anything? Besides the 44 magnum what other parts do i need to fit the 1 1/8 shaft. Also what is the screw doing in that hose?

 

[OzFab]

Eww, that looks severely worn, may need some machine work...

The "screw in the hose" is acting as a plug; where does it lead?

 

[cavfire]

In the last picture it looks like the keyway is toast as well. I'd swap the crankshaft personally and use new oil seals and rod bolts.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crankshaft-Crank-Shaft-For-Honda-GX670-24hp-V-Twin-Engine-Gear-/111957944496?hash=item1a1136a8b0:g:1ywAAOSwQgpXAn3v

 

[TonyMontana214]

How reliable would that part be? Im always skeptical buying parts off ebay

 

[landuse]

How reliable would that part be? Im always skeptical buying parts off ebay

It should be fine IMO

 

[itsid]

it may need love and care.. it may even need a new crankshaft...

But frankly, reliability wise...
running it side by side with a fresh OOTB clone...
I think I'd place my bet on the Honda

'sid

 

[TonyMontana214]

I gave it a new tune up. Spark plugs, oil ,oil filter and air filter. Now ima try to find an oem shaft

 

[Hellion]

I gave it a new tune up. Spark plugs, oil ,oil filter and air filter. Now ima try to find an oem shaft

The word "tune-up" applies mainly to older cars (can still apply to primitive-by-comparison go kart engines) on which you can perform the traditional work associated with the term:

-Spark plug replacement
-Ignition contact point replacement
-Dwell adjustment
-Ignition timing adjustment
-Carburetor idle and mixture adjustment

These are all performance-related. Changing the oil, oil filter and air filter are just regular/routine maintenance. Spark plugs = one down. If it makes you feel like you did a thorough tune up though, more power to you.

 

[TonyMontana214]

Lol well my bad. We've always called doing those simple tasks as a tune up.

 

[DirtyDamage]

The word "tune-up" applies mainly to older cars (can still apply to primitive-by-comparison go kart engines) on which you can perform the traditional work associated with the term:

-Spark plug replacement
-Ignition contact point replacement
-Dwell adjustment
-Ignition timing adjustment
-Carburetor idle and mixture adjustment

These are all performance-related. Changing the oil, oil filter and air filter are just regular/routine maintenance. Spark plugs = one down. If it makes you feel like you did a thorough tune up though, more power to you.

Chill man chill

 

[Hellion]

I know, I know. He did do a tune up. I was just nitpicking and thinking about what my dad had to deal with in the '70's.

Sorry Tony.

 

[TonyMontana214]

You good

 

[DirtyDamage]

Alright, time for me to shine in my $.02. With a shaft worn down to that extent I would have to agree with everything above, replacing the crank. It's not hard, will make everything easier, and probably possible.

If you haven't done it, there are tons of guides online, and youtube (You can learn and accomplish anything with those two tools). An OEM crank or even just a non OEM crank would probably be fine, do whichever you feel more comfortable getting, might as well replace most of the seals while you're at it if you're up to the task, and that engine will last a LONG time.

Happy building!

 

[ML-TOYS]

I know, I know. He did do a tune up. I was just nitpicking and thinking about what my dad had to deal with in the '70's.

Sorry Tony.

A tune up in the 70's was
Plugs
Wires
Cap
Rotor
Points
Condensor
Air filter
Pcv valve
Fuel filter
Timing

I may have missed something