OHV Conversion For 5hp Briggs FH

[Clayon]

Does anybody know where you can get the OHV conversion kits for the 5hp Briggs flatheads? I have been looking around but haven't found anywhere to buy one.


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[cumminsbayou]

Is that even possible? It would seem like a different engine if you could though

 

[KB2ROCKET]

contact Mike Clements he has developed the only conversion I know of
tell him Keith Bryan sent ya you may get a discount or maybe he will refuse to sell to you im not sure ha ha ha
Mike Clements Racing Engines
480-704-4087
http://mikeclementsracing.com/enginespage.html

 

[Havasu Dave]

Is this one?

 

[KB2ROCKET]

yep

 

[Clayon]

Thanks Keith. :thumbsup:


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[old-timer]

Wow..... I didn't even know this could be done :shrug:

Clay, if you decide to build one you will def have to do a build thread on it ! This really peaks my interest :thumbsup:

Vic

 

[Newoldstock]

Clayon:

I would not go and bother Mike for that.
Your in way over your head trying to build and pay for that engine.

I respectfully suggest you turn your attention to the brigs 305 or a Honda big block.
The 305 is a better choice for you, rape an old snow blower for the engine and build something around that block with an eye on cost.

 

[Clayon]

I understand what you mean NOS, and I think you are right, I would just like to get an idea of what it would take to build one. If I go through with it, it would be a long term project. I am not looking so much for performance, but for something unique. I'd like to look into it some more and do my homework on it, even if it doesn't happen for a few years. I am the kind that needs something to set my sights on to keep going.


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[Newoldstock]

I decided to look into this.
So far 300 just to cover the flywheel and rod with billet.

 

[texasfabguy]

don't look hard to do at all.

 

[Clayon]

I've seen a fairly stock Flatty with the OHV conversion. I want to build something like that. I have one that has a billet flywheel, billet con. rod, and a Tillotson carb.


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[WLB]

Very interesting. How do they oil it?

 

[Clayon]

Nothing different for oiling as far as I can see. Just push rods after the lifters instead of just the valves.


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[vwfan79]

Clayon check out this video, its short but my buddy built an OHV briggs a little different then what your talking about but is definitely the unique your looking for.
custom briggs ohv - YouTube

 

[buckeye]

That is unique in a cool as crap cool.:thumbsup:

 

[Clayon]

Thanks for posting that Nick, that's super cool. I might try building my own instead.


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[Neck]

This is MY OHC conversion for a Briggs

Briggs shroud that is:laugh:

 

[bowtiebutler]

I'd never seen or herd of an OHV conversion for a FH briggs. I hope you do it Clayon, as I would love to watch this build. You definitely have my attention!hmy: :thumbsup:

Matt

 

[jeep2003]

haha nice one neck! That little honda doesnt know what the heck is going on :laugh: