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Russ I know that engines use a crankshaft key for the flywheel. You where just making it sound like there's nothing to go wrong in the timing department on a 2 cycle.
What engine for a go kart?
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Russ2251
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There isn't. Can only go back together one way. Camshaft is a different story.
2 cycles have no poppet valves or valve train, hence, no timing.
Jerryburger
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On a Cox ThimbleDrone 2 stroke, there isn't! 5 moving parts, if you count the reed and the needle valve!
Kenny_McCormic
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On a Cox ThimbleDrone 2 stroke, there isn't! 5 moving parts, if you count the reed and the needle valve!
Doesnt even have piston rings to worry about!
ubersoldat
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Told ya they don't ship international.
Kenny_McCormic
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My bad.
Maybe ARC ill sell you a race prepped one? http://www.arcracing.com/servlet/the-5/Box-Stock-Project-Engine/Detail
Maybe ARC ill sell you a race prepped one? http://www.arcracing.com/servlet/the-5/Box-Stock-Project-Engine/Detail
Russ2251
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I'd sell you my clone, but shipping charges would be astronomical.
Probably a lot more than purchase price.
Probably a lot more than purchase price.
ubersoldat
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You're right, to ship your engine to my city would cost ~700$.
Kenny_McCormic
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It costs $700 to ship a 40lb package to the EU??? Is the in euros or USD?
Jerryburger
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Well, that screws shipping it to you. Your next bet is a huge scavenger hunt. Not living there, I wouldn't have the slightest clue on what to pull a motor from. Old snowmobile engines, snowblowers, outboard engines....
Kenny_McCormic
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USPS will run around $200
ubersoldat
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It would be 700$ with fedex I didn't count with other shippers maybe It will be cheaper but still there's no point sending an engine from US for 200$ + engine price. <-- For this price I could get new in the store. The problem in Lithuania is that there is quite a few engines but they're expensive because if it's Honda then it's Honda, no clones.
Yes today I'll go hunting for engines in the stores, in e-stores. What do you think about junkyard? May I find a reasonable engine there?
Kenny_McCormic
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Be careful with junkyard motors.
modelengineer
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Ditto on junkyard motors. They often don't come with carbs, exhaust and all electrics needed to make it work. Also remember that from a junkyard you are often paying top dollar, buying from an auction is almost always cheaper because that's where the junkers get the motors.
I just came back from a salvage auction and there are some real bargains to be had there. There was a CB250 which went for $400.
I just came back from a salvage auction and there are some real bargains to be had there. There was a CB250 which went for $400.
Russ2251
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I put up wanted signs around my work place asking folks for old gas powered stuff that they're looking to unload.
Got some real keepers that otherwise would have ended up in a landfill. Most had minor ignition or carb problems.
All gratis.
Got some real keepers that otherwise would have ended up in a landfill. Most had minor ignition or carb problems.
All gratis.
Jerryburger
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Snowmobile motors! Snowmobile motors! SNOOOOWMOOOBIIIILE MOOOOTORS!
*ahem* sorry about that.
May I humbly suggest "Snowmobile Motors"? Pretyy bullet proof, generic easy to find carbs, and most people toss em when the sled rusts out of goes belly up.
*ahem* sorry about that.
May I humbly suggest "Snowmobile Motors"? Pretyy bullet proof, generic easy to find carbs, and most people toss em when the sled rusts out of goes belly up.
go kart mozart
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I know its not fun but if u wait until HF has a sale that motor will only be like $90
go kart mozart
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On a Cox ThimbleDrone 2 stroke, there isn't! 5 moving parts, if you count the reed and the needle valve!
i have that exact same engine. i got it at a swap for $15 and have never even ran it
wat do i use for fuel?
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Russ2251
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First one I got was in early '60's for $2.80.
Millions of them were made. I don't think they're available any more.
.049 cu.in. could spin over 20k rpm. Glow plug uses platinum heating element. Don't go past 1.5 volts.
Judging by your pic, engine is early. That prop driver is an old design.
With any luck, it will have twin by-pass induction. If it does, will require high nitro content. Designed to use synthetic castor.
Millions of them were made. I don't think they're available any more.
.049 cu.in. could spin over 20k rpm. Glow plug uses platinum heating element. Don't go past 1.5 volts.
Judging by your pic, engine is early. That prop driver is an old design.
With any luck, it will have twin by-pass induction. If it does, will require high nitro content. Designed to use synthetic castor.
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