Honda GC160 prep for a Rupp Scrambler

[wthanel]

Hi all,
Does anyone have the details on what it takes to modify a Honda GC160 for a 1971 Rupp Scrambler?

Thanks,

Bill T

 

[Daniel Coop]

The Honda GC160 is commonly used as a pressure washer motor. You can mount them the same as a clone or Predator, and use a clutch, but there's virtually no aftermarket performance parts made for that engine. Someone once told me they were basically disposable motors.

 

[deezildennis]

It's a damn fine engine.

 

[FirePowerMinis]

They're light and torquey. Pipe, air filter, jetting and a timing key, and they go pretty good. Leave the governor intact and it should be fine. Cams are plastic and the belt can break, but check now and again and run it.

 

[Graperupp1968]

Most all parts are custom. For the header i found a thread on here about using harbor freight motor cycle wheel chock and 1 inch washer filter for breather was pep boys and air filter was advanced auto. 3/4 inch clutch bolted right up. Mine runs great and starts 1 pull just as you would expect. I didn't re jet or anything I'm 215 lbs. probably goes 30-40 mph Check out my thread the Grupp. I put a bunch of picture up over there
Craig

 

[TheDullCarbide]

Is the GC series a flat head? Just curious.

 

[Graperupp1968]

OHV. This is my first mini I've owned
Engine was free from a friend. Mine runs great but really have nothing to compare it to

 

[ubernoob51]

OHV. This is my first mini I've owned
Engine was free from a friend. Mine runs great but really have nothing to compare it to

OHC, actually.