So I got this Briggs and Stratton 3.5HP engine with a vertical shaft from a lawnmower. I would use it for a project like a kart or drift trike but then my best option is to convert it to a horizontal shaft. As I don't have a lot of experience with fabricating, I'm looking for other ideas. The thing is, I can't get that thing off where the blade is supposed to be connected to. So I can't really use 45 degree gears.
So my question: what do I do?
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>>999161
sideways view
>>999161
You're kinda fucked mate. The gearbox or whatever contraption you fabricate to turn that into a horizontal will be more of a headache than selling the one you have and buying the right one.
Many people have tried. Few have succeeded. Check out gokarting forums. I have a kart and I have a horizontal shaft engine.
>>999164
This.
Its not worth the time, effort, money, or weight to build a gearbox for it. And a gearbox is the only way you would be able to do it.
Cut your losses and get another motor. Also realize that a go kart will nickel and dime the fuck out of you, so the motor is not necessarily the biggest expense.
Mount it directly over the differential
>>999175
Most Go karts dont have differentials
>>999161
Google "belt drive vertical to horizontal".
No applause please. Just throw money.
>>999161
don't you just add a different splash lubricator to the crank to make it run vertically?
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I got a like 8hp briggs rolling leafblower, the fan itself came loose and snapped the crankshaft when i came off, engine still runs fine. New crank is like 150$ online, how difficult would it be to replace
>>999274
That depends on how stuck the bolts are holding it together and the flywheel. You will need tools and new gaskets or sealant.
>>999274
HF predator 6.5 is 119.99
>>999161
small engine mechanic here. quick answer. you dont. you cannot reliably convert a vertical into a horizontal or vise versa. it's all about oil control. buy a harbor fright predator engine for 100 bucks. save yourself a bunch of time. thank me later.
Ok thanks, for how much would I be able to sell this? Also, the mechanism to trigger the choke is fucked and there is almost no place to fix it. Should I leave it this way?
>>999399
Nothing if it's broken, why on earth would anyone want it?
>>999164
Not to mention the carburetor isn't set up for variable speeds.
