bmg50cal
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Trying to fill the tank with it mounted in the "upright" position does not make it easy to get the tank full. Getting a full tank would mean fewer stops to fill up on long rides, at least until I mount an auxiliary tank.
I'm looking for thoughts on mounting the GX35 in the same orientation that I see a some 2-stroke engines mounted with the fuel cap up. This would make filling the tank much easier, it wouldn't effect oiling the engine since I take it off the mount for that process anyway.
Honda does claim operation in any position.
I think I will try it out in the rotated position just to check for function, but I'd still appreciate any valid input on the subject.
For example: a Tanaka PF-3300 mounted vertically.

I'm looking for thoughts on mounting the GX35 in the same orientation that I see a some 2-stroke engines mounted with the fuel cap up. This would make filling the tank much easier, it wouldn't effect oiling the engine since I take it off the mount for that process anyway.
Honda does claim operation in any position.
Full 360° "any-side-up" operationMini 4-Stroke Series
The innovative design of Honda's Mini 4-Stroke engines allows them to be used and stored in any position for full 360° usability. Upright, sideways, even upside down - the Mini 4-Strokes will still run great.
An exclusive Honda rotary-slinger lubrication system keeps oil in a completely misted state and circulates it using pressure fluctuations generated by the movement of the piston.
Built-in passages effectively return the circulated oil to the oil reservoir from every part of the engine. An oil return port positioned in the center of the reservoir prevents oil from accidentally flowing into the combustion chamber.
I think I will try it out in the rotated position just to check for function, but I'd still appreciate any valid input on the subject.
For example: a Tanaka PF-3300 mounted vertically.

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