Carb is on an angle

[jeep4me]

I'm going to start working on the Speedway mini I just picked up and the engine sits on a slant, tilted forward. I'm planning on using a 4hp Honda that has a bowl carb. Is the float going to work properly if it is not sitting level? Should I shim the front of the motor so that it's level?

I want it to work right and not look cobbled together.

 

[jimh]

Ideally the carb should be level. BUT we do ride up and down hills and carbs still function. The best bet would be to use a Tecumseh with the angled intake. you could probably use a piece of flat bar under the front of the engine to level it up some if your intent on using the riceburner :thefinger: Sorry, couldn't resist. You could also use some 1" square and saw it or have it milled to a wedge shape for each side.

 

[07D675]

I was wondering the same thing...

 

[GTO]

My vote would be a Tecumseh but the slanted intakes fetch $40+. I might sell one and buy a whole engine with the $$$! :thumbsup:

 

[jeep4me]

My vote would be a Tecumseh but the slanted intakes fetch $40+. I might sell one and buy a whole engine with the $$$! :thumbsup:

So does that mean that you have one for sale?

 

[GTO]

So does that mean that you have one for sale?

Not sure yet, I have an extra that came off a HS40 but my HS 40 need a level one now, or I'll tilt it in a project bike. :doah:

 

[jeep4me]

Let me know if you ever want to sell it.

 

[jesse8931]

can one of you guys post what it needs to look at ive got atleast one box of tec carb stuff i might have it

 

[jeep4me]

Check out the carb intake where it connects to the engine. It's slanted to help keep the bowl level.

 

[Oldsalt]

Interestingly the Briggs straight carb does not care what angle it is mounted. You'll never climb a hill at an angle that it will not supply fuel at a reasonable air/fuel ratio....it does not have a float and needle. Most other carbs on most other small engines have the main jet centralized in the float bowl and surrounded by a circular float. It works pretty well even when tipped at a fair angle.

 

[jesse8931]

Check out the carb intake where it connects to the engine. It's slanted to help keep the bowl level.

ah i got one but i must save it ill look and see if i can find another one

 

[rust_free_civic]

So does that mean that you have one for sale?

I have one of them for sale, $40. Let me know, rust_free_civic@yahoo.com

 

[delray]

jeep4me,other easy fix if you go with a 4hp tecumseh is to use a diaphram carb. early 70's mtd/columbia minibikes use this set up. diaphram carb's can work at any angle:thumbsup:

 

[dave dickson]

I got a frame like that, angled, the kid i got it from had a 5 hp briggs on it, and for awhile it ran good, i think he had some sort of oiling problem, cause the motor blew, didn't get that, i was thinking of leveling the motor mount and starting over, that will be one of my summer projects i think.
dave