Trail Flite Motor Angle

[Wade C]

I was wondering what the reasoning was having the motor mounted at what I believe is a 20 degree angle on my SS 400 and a few other brands I've seen. Also why did they transfer the power from the left side to the right side rear wheel sprocket? Seems like a lot more could go wrong with two chains.

 

[PatrickCraik]

The engine was tipped so the driven torque convertor unit wasn't so close to the ground. The jackshaft is used to multiply torque. Large pulley turning small gear, @ low speed.