Modification of a Tecumseh HS40 Bracket for Rupp Roadster 2

[GustoGuy]

I am building a Resto-mod Rupp Roadster 2 complete with a Harley Davidson Daymaker clone on it. Mounting the factory TAV cover is a bit complicated since the original style Rupp TAV bracket does not fit on a "P" engine. I am modifying the stock bracket with some steel stock 16 Guage. I seen lot of guys just bolt the cover down on the foot rest cross brace and don't bother to properly attach it to the front of the engine. I first decided to use a 1 foot diameter metal dog dish cut out a piece of it and attach it to the Tecumseh bracket but it was made of very thin steel and I could move it around easily by tugging on it. I also was not impressed with its appearance either. This is how I modified a bracket to fit a "P" engine.