identify this small engine

[FUBAR]

i nabbed this out of an alley some one was throwing it out. its got a cool 120ac plug in style e starter, and a pull start.

was thinking of making a mini bike out of it any ideas what it is or out of,, i cant find a name or serial # on it

 

[xs400neophite]

IDK but def older

 

[drewpy]

wonder if it could power a prop for a hovercraft?

mmmm!

 

[Lou Ranger]

Looks like the motor from my old Craftsman snow-blower. It had the A/C plug for an electric starter too.
This may be another: http://appleton-wi.americanlisted.c...e-with-electric-start-85-kielwi_20804439.html

A possible application: http://boston-ma.showmethead.com/motorcycles/500performancemodified-gokart-hanson-ma_18169916.html

 

[Travis]

Yes definitely for a snow blower.. If you plan to run it in warmer temperatures you might want to re-jet it since it's meant to run when it's cold out.

 

[xschris]

I agree its from a snow blower.

 

[Lou Ranger]

Yes definitely for a snow blower..

I agree its from a snow blower.

Those of us living north of 42 certainly do know our snow blowers!

 

[OleDoc]

probally from a toro snowblower.looks just like one i have.i think it is a tecumsuh motor.i will look at mine tomorrow when it is light out.

 

[FUBAR]

i think it is the tecumsuh as you all say.

it turns over nice but wont run, might clean the little carb when im bored.

now any ideas as what to do with it? hah this could be interesting...

 

[JARichmond]

You could put it...in a snow blower!

 

[Travis]

Have you checked the compression?

 

[FUBAR]

no i havent done anything but spray starter spray in there

 

[OleDoc]

throw a buffing wheel onit and you would be able to polish things when the power is out.

 

[FUBAR]

oledoc dont start with the polishing or we'll have to call you greasyfingers!!

 

[drewpy]

hovercraft hovercraft hovercraft hovercraft

 

[Lou Ranger]

hovercraft hovercraft hovercraft hovercraft

 

[drewpy]

I want one

 

[Travis]

I want one

Me too! That's pretty cool! You can buy one here: http://www.hovercraft.com/content/

 

[XS-Time]

I'm on Vancouver island..what's this snowblower thing you are talking about??

 

[Lou Ranger]

I'm on Vancouver island..what's this snowblower thing you are talking about??

Laugh now, but you may need the hoovercraft version next time the BC Fairy Services Inc. go on strike.