Blew up my 3.5hp Tecumseh, now what?!

[Jcurtiss1010]

I picked up the ol' Manco 593 minibike I believe for $50. Needed the throttle set up, which took a little time. Went through the basic motor maintenance before I started ripping it. Two weeks on the trails and I blew a hole through the case. What are my motor replacement options. I just put $600 into my golf cart so I am leaning toward a cheaper fix than a $300 new motor. Catch 22, I get to the golf course on my mini, so whatever it takes I guess.. Thanks for any ideas... (First blown up motor so I am bummin)

 

[buckeye]

Briggs Flathead, clone.....there are tons of choices.

593 is. Thunderbird right?

There is a good thread that shows tons of options if it is a T-Bird.
Called, Lets see your modified manco thunderbirds.

http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/g...ets-see-your-modified-manco-thunderbirds.html

 

[manchester1]

Harbor freight. 99.00 predator, 6.5 HP. Will probably bolt right on:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[07Motorboy]

Any engine really. I really like Briggs, but I hear the clones are a good deal.

 

[Jcurtiss1010]

Sweet stuff.. So if I bump up to say a 5.5 hp Briggs, what kind of modifications should I expect to have to do.. It is the ol' Tbird, and those were some sweet examples, thanks..

 

[buckeye]

Just reinforce the frame. They flex with the extra hp.

 

[Jcurtiss1010]

Right on. Shouldn't be too difficult hooking up throttle or sprocket setup? My old man keeps trying to tell me that getting a motor to match the Tbirds setup is going to be a pain in the neck.. He really doesn't know much about small engines, its kinda funny to listen to him but more frustrating than anything. I really hope he still doesn't know what hes talking about ha.

 

[buckeye]

The pictures in the link I provided shows how much you can use different engines.

 

[Jcurtiss1010]

Much appreciated my kind friend:smile:

 

[leathernun666]

I have a direct bolt in I will sell you for $170 Shipped . That way the bike will stay original. If you care :shrug: The motor is on this Bird mini bike.

 

[Jcurtiss1010]

Original eh? How many hours are on it?

 

[Jcurtiss1010]

that 6.5 HP predator, looks like the throttle is set up for a snowblower where it just idles up.. would I have to switch out throttle linkage on it? is that a relatively easy fix?

 

[SIMPLEARKANSAN]

Very easy fix. I recently put one on a go kart. So far, it's a solid engine.