hi all new here one question what engine do i have?

[daddyo]

it a craftsman mower 11yrs old 4.5 hp it,s green if that helps. most of the numbers are gone can only make out a few. thank you for your time.

 

[fowler]

what do u want to known

 

[daddyo]

found 917??87221 on need to know what type of engine it is. what to use it for a kart

 

[gcarter95]

Pictures are wonderful things. Somone here is sure to be able to identify iy with a good picture.

 

[devino246]

Your wondering if you can use it for a kart? Is it a vertical or horizontal shaft? Its probably a vertical, in which case, using it on a kart is gonna take quite a bit of work. It would be better to just buy a horizontal shaft engine.

 

[daddyo]

nite time now so no pics. yes it's vertical. did some searcing on here about making it work just need to what i have to start with and go from there.

 

[devino246]

Are you planning on converting it to horizontal or using a right-angle gearbox? If you want to convert it you'll need to make a mount so the engine is on its side. Then you need to add an oil dipper onto the connecting rod. Then rotate the carb so its sitting straight. Seeing as its only 4.5hp, you really should just get a horizontal engine.

 

[daddyo]

was going to do the convert engine mount is no big deal as is the carb turning. would have to do more searching for the dipper maybe something with pictures. it's just a little some thing for the kids to ply around in nothing serious to by a new engine. this is my mower i've had for over 11 yrs just cant c throwing it out

 

[solomon]

it will work fine. You might need to turn the crank down for a clutch or you can use a sprocket and a jack shaft setup. You will need to pull the side cover and Con rod and make a oil dipper. It is very important, if you do not the engine will blow.

 

[devino246]

When ever you do it, be sure to post pics of it in the project section. Id love to see how it goes. good luck

 

[daddyo]

ok doing more searching rite now just need to find a page or site with good pics and instructions. does the shaft have to turned down by a shop or can i do it in a lathe? got engine torn down today, not opened up yet but apart. this should be fun

 

[devino246]

If you have a metal lathe, im sure you could do it. You would also have to cut a keyway.

 

[daddyo]

yeah i work in a steel factory so in good on that lol. dont think i can do the keyway at work thou. seen them send stuff out to get that done so maybe not on that. but i will defn take pics when i get started on this. in the searching for info stage. want to spend as little to no money as poss. as most work and matl. i can get from work. like i said just need more info on the dipper

 

[devino246]

keyway can be made with a dremel

 

[daddyo]

yeah just thout about that after i hit submit reply lol

 

[freakboy]

and it all depends on the size of the crank to if its 3/4th ur good to go.. anything different you can machine her down. if to small shim.

 

[daddyo]

ok got some more info i dont think it's a b&s. bowl on the carb says tecumseh. got all the # so going to find out what it is.
143.984508
vtp163u1g1ra
163 displacement

 

[solomon]

this might help
http://www.outdoordistributors.com/pdf/Tecumseh/CRAFTSMAN-MODEL-143.984508-PARTS-LIST.pdf

 

[daddyo]

thanks it's a Tecumseh. got the carb flipped 90* still need info on the oil dipper(help) here are some pics of the bracket i made still have to make it look nice will do that at work

 

[solomon]

That would work great, as long as you use gaskets on both sides. The oil dipper is simple really.