Convert from Diaphragm Carb to Sidedraft on Briggs

[HeCa66]

Hello

I'm trying to restart my Skat Kitty project.

Have one issue though...

The B&S-engine I've found has a Diaphragm carburator and I want to convert it to a "draft-carb". Since I want to use existing fuel tank on the Skat.

Does anyone have any experience of such a conversion? Is it possible?


/Henrik

 

[Richard Trotter]

Yes, a small flojet carb and manifold should bolt up to the block of any 5hp or smaller motor. The medium flojet will fit any 6hp or larger motor.

 

[creia]

Richard is exactly correct. We have done the opposite a couple of times, where the engines came with the "Flo-jet" (float bowl) carbs and we converted them to the "Pulsa-jet" (Diaphram) tank/carb.
Michael

 

[Mark G]

Didn't those bikes come with Tecumseh engines?

 

[Harleys Papa]

Didn't those bikes come with Tecumseh engines?

2.5 Tec w/ lighting coil :thumbsup:

 

[HeCa66]

Hi mark
Yes that's what I've heard too.

Mine did not have the original and the only engine suitable I've found is this B&S so I'll see what I can do with that.

/Henrik

 

[HeCa66]

:thumbsup: Harley P

 

[HeCa66]

Hi Richard & Creia

Great! Thank you for info.
I'll try to find one.

/Henrik

 

[Mark G]

Hi mark
Yes that's what I've heard too.

Mine did not have the original and the only engine suitable I've found is this B&S so I'll see what I can do with that.

/Henrik

I see that you are from Sweden, that makes two Skat Kittys from there in one week:thumbsup:!
I can imagine parts are very hard to come by over there. I have a side exhaust Tecumseh engine that would be perfect for that bike, however I'm pretty sure shipping would kill the deal... Lets see some pics of your project please!

 

[HeCa66]

Have tried to locate a "small jetflo" in Sweden but no success so far.
Anyone have an idea on article no for it? See my attached picture for engine model type.

/Henrikk

 

[Mark G]

Looking closer at some Skat Kitty pics, I'm not sure there will be enough room to clear the jack shaft assembly and kickstand with the Briggs updraft carb- it's pretty tight in there. In a pinch you could bolt up a Tecumseh intake and bowl carb off of H30 and it might have clearance...If you can find one in Sweden. If you are interested in the correct motor, just send me a PM:thumbsup:

 

[Richard Trotter]

Vintage Briggs and Stratton Flo Jet Carb | eBay

 

[HeCa66]

Hi

Here's the latest progress. Great fun!

Now we need to put on the foot rests, the chain guard, brake pedal.

Does anyone have an exhaust out there?

/Henrik



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