i need some input please..

[markymac]

I've a chance to get this engine for 200 bucks,think it would make a good kart motor ??I'll try and post a pic.. it's a 16 hp briggs flat head runs great no smoking

 

[souperman000]

Is that some kind of alternator attached to it?

That size engine most likely has a 1" diameter shaft, so clutches or TC's will be expensive.

I'm sure you could make it work but it may not be ideal. What kind of kart could these be for?

 

[landuse]

You could definately make that work, but like soup says, clutches are going to be expensive. Is the shaft a straight keyed shaft?

 

[markymac]

Yes 1" diameter ,2 1/4 long shaft, I'm thinking that's some electric motor attached to it for starting the motor,I'm planning on a custom build through the winter months,but just not sure fifths would be worth it..

 

[landuse]

..........but just not sure fifths would be worth it..

Huh??

 

[markymac]

I'm really not sure what I'd be getting my self into just to make it work as a kart motor ..such as a carb,removal of the governer and things like that..

 

[fowler]

what sort of kart do u have

dont forget to account for the weight

this thing will weight 25+ kg
and then u need a large battery

i don't see why it wont work otherwise

 

[markymac]

I'm planning on a custom build,something to run with atv's,not a track racer..

 

[landuse]

I'm really not sure what I'd be getting my self into just to make it work as a kart motor ..such as a carb,removal of the governer and things like that..

What is wrong with the carb it has at the moment. There is also no need to remove the governor to use it as a kart motor.

Like fowler says, you will probably only need a battery to get it working as it should. There is no need to mess with the carb or governor unless you want to do some serious racing.

 

[markymac]

There's nothing wrong with anything runs great,just not sure what kinda speed I'd get with out removing the gouverner,for higher rpms..

 

[zbuck]

Yes 1" diameter ,2 1/4 long shaft, I'm thinking that's some electric motor attached to it for starting the motor,I'm planning on a custom build through the winter months,but just not sure fifths would be worth it..

That is a 6V/12V starter-generator. Most of them were Delco-Remys. Once it starts the starter side kicks out and the generator side kicks in to charge the battery. Any lawn tractor battery in the 300 amp range will be sufficent for starting. I can not tell from the picture if that engine has battery powered ignition or mag powered ignition. If the ignition is battery powered, you will need either a 6V/12V battery.

 

[markymac]

What type t/c would i be looking for?

 

[landuse]

What type t/c would i be looking for?

You would have to get a comet 40 series TC

 

[markymac]

Any rough guesses what kinda mph i may get out of it, i know there's a lot of variables to take into consideration...

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Way too many variables. Since the vehicle does not exist yet, all we have is theory- and not even enough information to develop a theory. Let's say (out of thin air) 30-45MPH with a CVT.