what type of shaft do i have?

[mph]

All I know is my engine is a 6.5 hp b&s but don't know the model.. What kind of shaft? Its a screw type on the out side and a center hole and it has no key way.. Can I put a clutch on it?

 

[r_chez_08]

Pics and sizes? It would probably require modification or replacement.

 

[bighead]

Sounds like a tappered shaft Generator engine. Not ideal for karts.

 

[mph]

Its not a tapered shaft its straigh from start to finish its 5/8 and I can't put pics through mobile ;(

 

[mph]

Guess I could lol

 

[mph]

newbie needs help

I'm trying to use this for a kart. Can I put a clutch on it? What type of shaft is this?

 

[machinist@large]

I'm trying to use this for a kart. Can I put a clutch on it? What type of shaft is this?

What make of engine is it? What was it used for before you aquired it? What HP?

More info; there's a lot of people on this site that can help.

 

[mph]

It was a (trash) water pump before its briggs and stratton 6.5 hp

 

[mysteryboy28]

is it a 3/4" shaft? tapped for a 5/16" 24 thread bolt? details!

 

[the-cyborg]

Patients young padawan
multiple post you need not, help you someone will if they have the knowledge.

 

[mph]

Here is the front

 

[mph]

Its a 5/8 shaft

 

[mysteryboy28]

ew. good luck with that. anyone want to take over here? lol.

that motor is not intended to play well with go-kart parts unless you want to rip the motor apart and replace the crankshaft. see if you can sell it for $ to put torwards a proper engine.

 

[mph]

Can't I just make a keyway? What's wrong with it? If I do change the crank shaft can I use it?

 

[souperman000]

What did the engine come off of?

 

[mph]

It came of a water pump

 

[Doc Sprocket]

MPH- Please avoid starting multiple threads covering the same topic. I have merged them and deleted the empty one to keep things tidy.

Regarding your question- It may be possible to cut in a keyway and mount a 5/8" clutch. IMHO, you'd be better to either replace the crankshaft with a standard 3/4" keyed, or sell the engine and buy one that is already so equipped. You run the risk of mangling the shaft trying to cut in the keyway and therefore wasting your money o a 5/8" clutch.

 

[mph]

MPH- Please avoid starting multiple threads covering the same topic. I have merged them and deleted the empty one to keep things tidy.

Regarding your question- It may be possible to cut in a keyway and mount a 5/8" clutch. IMHO, you'd be better to either replace the crankshaft with a standard 3/4" keyed, or sell the engine and buy one that is already so equipped. You run the risk of mangling the shaft trying to cut in the keyway and therefore wasting your money o a 5/8" clutch.

Alright thank you for your advice and sorry I'm on line via mobile and I didn't think they were actually getting posted.. Won't happen again.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

No worries!

 

[mph]

how much should i sell this engine for?

Its a brigs and stratoon that is not gokart friendly but its still a good 6.5 hp engine plan on selling it on CL lol