My neighbor just gave me a lawnmower motor

[JapanStunnaz]

Idk the specs on this thing; idek if it's really for a lawnmower. All I know is, it was sent from heaven rn. Cold part is I been wanting to make a go kart too. I'm on!

I would post pics but my iPhone 6 won't let me. I might make a video & link it. It's really dope though.

 

[The_Aleman]

If it is for a lawnmower, it won't really work for a motor-assisted bicycle or a go-kart, as lawnmowers typically use vertical-shaft engines.

What you want is a horizontal-shaft engine.

 

[butre]

vertical shaft engines can be converted fairly easily. just remove the existing oiling system and make a flicker that attaches to the connecting rod. also figure out a proper angle for the carb

 

[JapanStunnaz]

Yeah I've watched a few vids of guys tweaking theirs

 

[2old2learn]

I've got a John Deere Silver Jubilee self propelled electric start hand held mower with a 4.5 hp aluminum 4stroke Kawasaki pressurized lube system engine on it with a vertical shaft that I've often wondered if that could be repurposed for a MAB? Would be nice to have a start button!

 

[SunkyWorks]

Hi JS

Some links using vertical shaft mowers on MAB's:


Motorized Bike Walkthrough Vernon Hundley
https://myspace.com/retiredtinkerer/...rough/25232201

Bicycle with lawn mower engine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU27RlDxdwk

60cc BMX with Vertical Shaft Friction Drive
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=30494

None are my MB's