General Category => Simplexes with Non-Original Engines => Topic started by: dw1973 on July 24, 2013, 06:50:34 AM

Title: Mounting Honda/clone GX engines in a vertical position.
Post by: dw1973 on July 24, 2013, 06:50:34 AM

Interesting thread I found on mounting these engines in a vertical position for an old school look.

http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=33611

Title: Re: Mounting Honda/clone GX engines in a vertical position.
Post by: bill marcum on August 01, 2013, 07:51:12 PM

I like the look. What I question is the oil ,is this a splash system or is there an oil pump. I would hate to burn up an engine because of lack
of lubrication. Bill Marcum  8)

Title: Re: Mounting Honda/clone GX engines in a vertical position.
Post by: Mike Sal on August 01, 2013, 07:58:43 PM

I've wondered this same question.  I've seen several projects now where they've tipped the motor up to get it vertical, so it must not be too detrimental.  Either there's no oil pump, or they get in there to revise the pick up tube. 
Mike Sal

Title: Re: Mounting Honda/clone GX engines in a vertical position.
Post by: admin on August 02, 2013, 04:59:26 AM

Dave, did you read the whole thread? Pat does awesome work! Check out his website.  He went to really great lengths to isolate the vibration from these motors.

Mike, no oil pumps.  You do need to do a couple of small mods to the inside of the engine case to help with the oiling.