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im trying to use this jackshaft setup on a baja warrior. i think? i have the basic setup/idea right...any suggestions? please forgive the crude setup in the pics its just mocked up atm. i tried using the calculator,a few of them actually. it keeps coming up as 11.12 and im not sure what...

I plan on doing much engine work tonight and two things I'm wondering if some of you can give me your 2 cents: 1) Rusted in mufflers. I've got some really badly rusted mufflers stuck in their exhaust manifolds on a few of these engines I'm trying to bring back to life. Real, real bad...

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ive gone ahead and given myself the greenlight to restore my bonanza MX (hehe) currently it has a 3.5hp tecumseh engine in it & the gastank sits right up against the top of the frame. ive been keeping my eye on craiglist for horizontal shaft engines. should i be interested in say, old honda...

I was planning on picking up a 212cc predator engine for my mini bike project. My friend said he has a brand new Briggs 5.5 ohv intek 206 engine I could take and use. I know one big benefit of the Briggs is that it would be free. Aside from that just comparing engines what would you guys...

Hello everyone I hope all is well. I need so advice, I'm currently building a cruiser. I want it to be powerful and I want it to last for years. (My engine that is) I have a 212 I do not like the gov so I'm getting fly wheel and rod before I remove it, but when I do I would like to take care of...

Hey guys, This drive has part of the old cable broken off in it. Question is does the hole pass all the way throught it? I havent tried taking a pick to it yet, just wanted to check in for any advice. thanks.

I need a tractor with a mowing deck to cuts lots of acres this spring, tall grass. Could be needed for other small jobs also like some pulling and maybe even snow plowing next winter. I know ZERO about these tractors. Any advice would be welcomed! Prefer vintage but that makes it a single...

1) I have a speedway frame and part of the original belt driven torque converter. 2) I have a 5hp Briggs thats available to re-power the bike. The bike isn't going to be restored. I am going to use the briggs and I would like to keep the slanted engine mount. I would still like...

So, I picked up this guy below the other night. It is my second roadster 2. First one I had was a total basket case, rustier than rust itself, but it was cheap, and I parted it out and made some money on it. Also, I was only 13 at the time, no job, and that is what I did for money, I bought...

Pick this up cheap ...its a snowblower type engine and I need help on a throttle linkage set up for my super bronc vt 1012... .....any picture I would really appreciate it guys....thanks....:thumbsup:

HELP..OK I thing I've read most of the threads concerning this but I would like some feed back. Looking to buy an aftermarket carb for my 5HP Briggs. Don't know which direction to go. Engine will be stock, w/remote gas tank. Mikuni Clone, Tillotson, or Techumseh. Don't want to order something...

Just finished taking apart my garage sale Briggs. I find that there is "some" scoring in the cylinder wall and on the piston. nothing severe. Here's my question, can I get away with it as is or should I go thru the whole "honing" thing. This wont be a racing bike just want to ride around and...

I've been living with my girlfriend for the last 4 months. Things have been pretty good till lately. I love her daughter(she will be 4 in less than 2 months) to death, do anything I can for her. But lately I can't stand coming home. All the little girl does is whine and cry over...

So I was able to pick up a new Motovox mbx10 frame the other day cheap. I'm looking at putting in a clone from HF. Two choices here: get the 79cc and bolt it right in and go slow...or get the 212 and do some mods for a lot more grunt. Important: this bike will be ridden around the dirt roads...

Hey everyone I need some advice for some new tires I want something for street use like a Carlisle ribbed or turf saver,I jut don't know what size I did some research on here and I've seen a bunch of different sizes like 15x6x6 ,13x5x6, 15x5x6 and 13x650x6 now I have a hydro brake that is...

Hey everyone I need some advice for some new tires I want something for street use like a Carlisle ribbed or turf saver,I jut don't know what size I did some research on here and I've seen a bunch of different sizes like 15x6x6 ,13x5x6, 15x5x6 and 13x650x6 now I have a hydro brake that is...

Hi guys/gals. I'm new here but I was wondering if someone could help me out. I am thinking about building a replica of the Centaur folding moped/scooter. Does anyone have plans or detailed pics of it? And I have seen where everything fits except the battery, where does that lil sucker go...