Dave, i think I’ll judt put it to the side for now and worry about it later.
The only reason I was thinking this engine as I don’t have a lot of money into it &
If it makes a little less power than a 212, that may be better for the kids when they ride it but enough power to move me on it.
The 79cc is crap.
Probably better to just put a 212 and keep the throttle stop or make one
Yep. The thing with old engines, is that you get saddled with a case of the "might as wells." Might as well check the ring end gap. Might as well get some new bearings. And all of those things are things you should do when you have an old engine apart.
Sure, you could probably bust it open and replace the crank, and have a running engine. Also, it makes a LOT LESS power than the 212 does, according to the guys who run these. In a recent post, a guy had modified his 160, and it still didn't perform with a 212.
Anyone who knows me, (I've been on this site since 2012) would laugh their butts off to see me championing the use of one of these Chinese engines. I've never owned one, and don't plan to. I do spend a lot more money on flatheads though, so I can go slower.
Just seems obvious to me, taking all things into consideration, and not just money, but longevity, enjoyment of the machine, and future building of the engine.