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Ok, cool! Thank you.

Thank you for the info chatten. It is appreciated.

Hi all, I will be removing and painting the engine shroud off my VT-8 Super Bronc. I want to purchase and apply the correct decal(s) for the engine. A Google image search shows a variety of decals used by Tecumseh HM80 engines. My engine numbers are as followed: HM80-155042A SER 4165R. Also...

OldMiniBikes member "Markus" is selling the grab bar. Here is the link.. Sears Roper Vintage Mini Bike Sissy Bar Original and Clean | eBay

https://offerupnow.com/item/detail/126293129/powell-challenger

Found a bike! :clap: Special thanks to OldMiniBikes members Richard Trotter and Havasu Dave for their help and knowledge. Thanks again.

Hello Thad, I believe manufacturers, like Rupp, slanted engines for style and clearance. Some folks say slanted L-Head engines run more efficiently at an angle, like an OHV engine. I have also heard that running the engine at an angle helps eliminate oil starvation during hill climbing...

I interned at a kart building/ performance shop and the Briggs and Stratton OHV engines were a staple of the business. Primarily the shop was building World Formula engines and a few Animals for customers. Other engines Briggs offers for racing include M-series, Junior 206, and Local Option 206...

Bump!

The crankcase breather located below the intake/ exhaust ports has been the most prominent area to leak for used engines I've acquired. The crankcase gasket would follow next.

You may find this helpful.. QA_50_PARTS CLICK_ON_BIKE

Yep I agree. x2

Bump! Still looking for a full suspension Tote Gote, Twister, or Super Bronc

A potential new build off class??:laugh:

Thread I bookmarked years ago.. http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/baja-mini-bikes/7996-db30-110cc-lifan-4speed-tranny.html

Were the internal components properly lubricated during assembly? There's more resistance when turning over a dry engine. Also check and make sure the flywheel isn't binding on the ignition coil.

Those are my thoughts as well. x2:thumbsup:

A few years ago, on Ebay, I ordered yellow oil fill caps and watched the tracking start from North Carolina to Florida to Puerto Rico and lastly California. Delayed my shipment about an additional week. :shrug:

Bump!!