Kohler Grain auger engines?

#1
Has anybody tried using a big 20hp+ kohler in their karts, mini bikes? Becasue I don't know haw they would run in a bike since they have a cast iron block, and also what kinda clutch would you use? :sailor:
 
#2
nobody here has i think. i have the possiblity in a few years of getting an opposing twin briggs(18hp) that if i can get my hands on it, it will be on a mini.

as for clutch, a really strong one. lol
 

65ShelbyClone

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#3
What kind of Kohler engine is it? To me, "grain auger engine" is like saying "car engine;" It could be any endless number of variations. Iron Kohler engines are heavy and "20hp+" implies that it's also big and has at least two cylinders, meaning it's really heavy. A traditional MB frame isn't going to be substantial enough to support a 200lb engine and 40lbs of torque or more. They probably have output shafts larger than 1", so it would be necessary to run a jackshaft clutch if you couldn't find a suitable industrial clutch.
 
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