Just throwing this out there to see if I can get a spark of interest: I would like to see a community built catalog of parts that fit engines they weren't made for. Fitting a Briggs connecting rod into a Tecumseh engine, for instance. Would anyone be interested in providing information or ideas on this?
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Russ2251
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Won't get very far. Briggs is Briggs, etc.
It's not like Ford parts will fit a Mercury.
r_chez_08
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Some parts of the same brand interchange, some increasing performance, but you are unlikely to find parts from two brands with the same specs.
anderkart
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The racekart engine builders over at bobs4cycle.com mention interchanging parts like that quite a bit.
(like using different brands of pistons/rods when installing stroker cranks, and stuff like that)
OzFab
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This is a good idea. It doesn't happen very often but it does happen. Having some sort of database would help when it comes to performance upgrades.
However, as previously mentioned, some tolerances can be very small. For example...
However, as previously mentioned, some tolerances can be very small. For example...
Understandable. You aren't the only one. I was more targeting those who want to increase performance but don't have the aftermarket support. Engines are a dime a dozen, usually not running, but those make the best experimental platforms. My hobby with engines goes two ways: put it on something and drive it around, and try new things.
This is true in a sense. I think you would be quite surprised at how many parts can fit directly or fit with a little modification.
Well my whole idea is to find the parts that do fit. There are so many engines out there. There is no way every single one is completely unique. It doesn't have to be internal parts either. It can be as simple as a certain header fitting on another brand block or another model engine of the same brand.
I don't want my idea to be misconstrued. The parts don't have to be exotic mixes. You can mix rotating assemblies among various models of the same design and get a stroker kit (i.e. Tecumseh H & HS type motors). The same goes for heads, valves, cams, etc. Its common practice to swap P&C ignitions with standard coils.
OzFab
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...not to mention quick answers to questions like "what carb will fit this engine without any mods?"
Three months on, we're still waiting for landuse to get his carb adaptor made because the carb he got didn't fit the engine
Three months on, we're still waiting for landuse to get his carb adaptor made because the carb he got didn't fit the engine
r_chez_08
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Really? Paul, that sucks! If I had known it was going to be such a hassle, I would have made you up one!
Bingo.
r97
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They still haven't gotten you that little adapter!? At this point it would have been faster to melt down some soda cans and religiously file down the chunk of aluminum with a paperclip every night... Are there any other local machine shops? If there are I would ask one of them to do it and tell the other place that you're cancelling the order.
The guy doing it for me is a buddy, so I hate asking about it all the time. I am going to see him tomorrow, so hopefully I will have some news for you guys
One word of advice, never get a friend to do work for you. There is always the chance that it will strain the relationship
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