56 with a Honda GC190 build thread

[illMATTic]

Slightly different problems with my slanted cylinder 212cc Honda clone because of clearance issues so I decided to try to find a chain/drum rear wheel.

Like the drum front wheel idea though. What part number did you order for the Worksman wheels? I thought about the 77A for the front and 77AR for the rear but no real info is available for them.

Thanks

Tom

I just used an old used drum I picked up from a guy.

[illMATTic]

I picked up this iron flywheel. I didn't want to shave the aluminum fins and have it explode on me. It is way heavier but it should idle nice. 

[Mike Sal]

Where'd you get that flywheel?  What was the original application?
Mike Sal

[illMATTic]

Its a stock Honda part. It came on some of the GC190's. I think they were on either the water pumps or the pressure washer engines. I found this gem on eBay for 7 bucks.

[Reggie LeGros]

Hey
Is that a Comet Clutch?  I am wanting to do the same thing, however I don't know how to mount the clutch, i.e. what size engine shaft etc.

Reggie

[illMATTic]

Reggie, It is a Tav 2 30 series. Most engines you would use will have a 3/4" crank. Make sure it is around 2" long.

The CVT has numerous mounting holes for just about any engine. Buy one of these driver inserts to take up some gap on the crank.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Torque-Converter-Driver-20-30-Series-Cover-Guard-Insert-3-4-Aftermarket-Part-/400276987993?pt=Other_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item5d325e2059&vxp=mtr

[illMATTic]

Not much to update you guys on. It's boating season here so EVERYTHING else fall by the wayside.

I do have the engine running and wheels spinning on the stand.

I can not use the Whizzer sheave with the stock 2" rear rim. The belt hits the tire. No matter how I adjust it. I was debating on going to the stock sheave or going with a chain drive. The only issue with the chain drive is the stock rear hub is smaller in diameter than all of the bicycle hubs. I am having trouble finding a bolt on type sprocket that will work.

[pd]

Have you thought about any size sprocket you want and using a couple half circle 'collars' inside the spokes to bolt through ? You may have to space the sprocket outward , but ...

[illMATTic]

That is how many of the motorized bicycle sprockets mount. None of them are the correct size for the simplex hub and I don't have the machining capabilities to build my own.

[pd]

Possibly , you could make the collars out of hardwood or plastic and paint them . They don't have to withstand a lot of pressure , as the pressure is spread around the complete circle . Just a thought .

[illMATTic]

Well I took it around the block a couple times yesterday. I need to get a few things worked out. The throttle linkage is a little cramped and the brakes are a bit weak. But here it is so far. There has not been much in the way of improvements from the beginning of summer.

Getting the kick start together would be nice. I am having issues with keeping the idle where it needs to be.(cramped linkage) I had to walk back home a couple times when it stalled around the corner.

Looks like I should be able to use the Whizzer sheave. I was worried about the belt hitting the tire. After a couple miles last night I see no evidence that it was rubbing.

[illMATTic]

Here are some of the parts I plan on using to build a kick starter. These are steering parts from an older lawn tractor.

[pd]

Might just work .

Pete .

[Ricks]

The contact surface does not look very wide.  Might just chew up the teeth. Jim L used part of a chevy flexplate and starter gear to accomplish the same thing on an old briggs motor.

[illMATTic]

The contact surface does not look very wide.  Might just chew up the teeth. Jim L used part of a chevy flexplate and starter gear to accomplish the same thing on an old briggs motor.

It is a bit thinner than a stock unit. However, they are designded to last 10 years or more cutting every week on the mower. And it was free.