Chains New Engine Chain Drive

[birdmannn101]

Tom, There is no reduction. It comes right off the crankshaft via a centrifugal clutch. The gear operates counter clockwise.



Here is a schematic of the engine breakdown http://gulfstormsupply.com/49Parts

If I am wrong please let me know because I haven't been doing this for a long time.

Here is the engine specification sheet



You might be correct since it says, "As seen by the operator."

Dan

 

[birdmannn101]

Hi Tom,
I wasn't able to see the rotation earlier because the clutch is screwed up. So, not knowing about a 5-1 reduction I went out to garage and pulled the engine through with the rope starter. The clutch turned counterclockwise. Then I turned the top part of the clutch cover counterclockwise and I see that the gear DID turn clockwise. Thanks for bringing that up. I know that I am learning a lot through this group. Guess I should think about mounting it on the right side of the bike directly to the rear wheel via the chain sprocket. That means I won't be able to pedal it or use the coaster brake on the rear wheel.
Dan

 

[MotorBicycleRacing]

Tom, There is no reduction. It comes right off the crankshaft via a centrifugal clutch. The gear operates counter clockwise.

Dan

This is the second thread that you have started on this build.
I already told you that that 5 to 1 gearbox reverses the direction of rotation
and has a five to one reduction.

 

[tom-fishing]

Whoa, that's pretty harsh! Ragging on someone because they don't know as much as you do doesn't help.

 

[birdmannn101]

I wasn't ragging on anyone Tom. I admit that I didn't know about the 5-1 reduction gearing and I admitted to noticing the rotation turned clockwise instead of counterclockwise. Since you didn't "reply with a quote" just "posted a quick reply" I can't see where you might have thought I was ragging on someone.

I admit that I don't know as much about motor bicycling as you and other members of the forum.