Will this engine work?

[jhammond92]

I found this engine for cheap..im new to kart building so im not sure if it will work or not for my kart.

http://www.smallenginesuppliers.com/shop/html/pages/products/tecumseh_horizontal_shaft1926.html

If this ones no good anyone know a nice engine for under 200$ or so? Thanks

 

[raptormessiah]

check this out

hello don't really know too much about your engine but you could try this one 13hp and under 200 dollars hope this helps...
https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009081617130919&item=28-1678&catname=engines

 

[Russ2251]

Stepped shaft unusable 'as is'.

 

[jhammond92]

wait what?

 

[freakboy]

the specs on the one u put says it has a stepd shaft.

 

[Russ2251]

Need a straight keyed shaft.
Specs say stepped shaft:

 

[jhammond92]

so what does that mean?

 

[freakboy]

You cant use it.

 

[jhammond92]

oh ok nvm

 

[freakboy]

id go with the one raptor posted a link to.

 

[jhammond92]

aight thanks guys

 

[freakboy]

but you will also need a 1 inch bore clutch or a comet 40 series torque a verter

 

[jhammond92]

how much do those cost? and do you know a good site to get one?

 

[jorge0136]

I would pick up a honda knock off clone from harbor freight if I were you. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=66014

They go on sale routinely and you can use http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/common/displayCoupon.do?week=3309&campaign=RetailB&page=coupon1.html&single=true&r=5563_123021&cust=78095508162&keycode=0000

This 20% off. Recently here they had one on sale for $100. Minus 20%.... hmm engine for $80+tax. Do you really need the extra power for 11hp for your first kart?

 

[freakboy]

I guess you could build one of them up for the price of that 13 hp.

 

[jhammond92]

what could you do to an engine like that to build up more horsepower?