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billy

Motor mouth ratchet jaw!
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helifino USA
Trying to figure out if the engine is correct.
I need to take some photos so I can look things up.
I don't know small engines and it's over 100f out right now so I ain't out there fooling with it šŸ˜‰
 

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Can't tell ya the last time I saw one of those! It's hovering around 100f here too... my shop's like a sauna (or worse) now! :eek:

BoB
 
I have 2 other carbs for it
And can still get those little tractor tires
Make some fenders
New cables and 1 new chain
I have a better gas tank too
 
Update
I have gone through the brakes ,hubs and gears
Everything seems good.
Opening up the 5hp motor today
I have a 3 hp that I am swiping the carb etc. Off of.
I want to strip the frame so I can paint
 
I don't know small engines
But I met a man that owns a lawnmower shop.
He's rebuilding my 1971 5hp engine while I fix his willys jeep brakes.
And it turns out that Toro snow blowers use the same size tractor tires and they are cheap
 
I don't know small engines
But I met a man that owns a lawnmower shop.
He's rebuilding my 1971 5hp engine while I fix his willys jeep brakes.
And it turns out that Toro snow blowers use the same size tractor tires and they are cheap
 
Got it torn down to the frame and almost done sanding.
White wheels
Forest green frame
White engine
Black sprockets etc
 
Just gave the wheels a muriatic acid bath.
Less than 2 minutes and rust free.
Warning
Don't drink,breathe,eat or bathe your nads in product.
Here you can see the line where the acid stopped
 

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In 48 hours I can paint the frame.
That's the fun part.
Friday the tires will be here
Saturday the motor will be done.
Get some cables and reassemble
 
I actually got my 2nd ticket on a mini bike similar to that...made the mistake of cutting out into a road in front of a sheriff...:rolleyes:
 
Hunter green after 2 coats primer
White wheels and new tires
New chains on the way
 

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