56 with a Honda GC190 build thread

[oil-lamp]

Well Carryall the drive pulley max is 4" but it can be opened up to reduce down to maybe 2 3/4". I am going to be using shims on the inside of the pulley and a collar on the outside.

[carryall]

I mean't the pulley that is on the jackshaft that goes to your rear wheel sheave...Mine was originally 3.25, but after experimenting with various sizes, I settled on a 4.25 for lower RPM at higher speeds.

[oil-lamp]

That is what I'm talking about. The pulley I am trying to use can be adjusted by turning one side and un-screw it to widen the gap for the belt to ride in. Then you have a set screw to keep it place. I need to get this on the move soon or I wont have time to get her painted. 

[carryall]

That is a great idea!!!  Where'd ya pick that up at?  Pic please when ya got a second?

[oil-lamp]

Ok Carryall here's the story. It came in the box that my motor was in for twenty some odd years and was used to drive a pump I think. Here is one I found on ebay # 271753696943 it has mamy photos. Also if you look back on pages 11 & 12 the photos show a fair look at mine. I have turned it around to better keep a good belt line.

Now to a off beat question has anyone seen the simplex listed in western New York state? # 141556150512. 

[oil-lamp]

Well I've been working on mine but nothing looks different yet. Except for the addition on the spring and the proper final drive belt. Today I will need to pick up some new gaskets for the carb and intake. Then I will need to redo the linkage seeing i has a 4" drop in location. This one may not be painted by Portland.

[pd]

Reese ,

Just paint everything the same color ... maybe run it through the dip tank to save time .
Or maybe you and Rick could form a 'rat pack' and don't worry about paint . LOL

Pete .

[carryall]

What color(s) you leaning towards, and are you going paint or powdercoat?  

[oil-lamp]

I am thinking maybe black and powder coated and it would be called the evil twin. The other one I have will be red and painted not to be mistaken for my custom job that's on the books also. 

[carryall]

I likey glossy blacky (not much for flat) with red accent.  (my 1300 V-Star)  Problem is, It's just SO hard to keep clean and every scratch, swirl, water spot and blemish shows up. (I'm a perfectionist I guess) 

[oil-lamp]

I rebuilt my intake manifold again changed the filter housing and got it bolted on. It took 4 or 5 kicks without the return spring on and it fired up. This setup may work I hope, everything that moved should most everything that wasn"t suppose to move mostly stay still. Except for a few not so tight set screws that almost came apart but we're good. 

[pd]

Sounds like progress , Reese .

Pete .

[carryall]

WE NEED PICTURES....

[oil-lamp]

Ok here it is the final setup before I change my mind again. I have not setup the throttle yet but the hard part is mainly done. What do y'all think of the look?

[Ricks]

I like it Reese!  Is that Wayne's kickstart setup?   If so, did it need any mods to work with the GC engine?