Predator 6.5 motor mount suggestions
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You might want to look into incorporating our PMR adjustable motor mount plate on the project. I have one on the shops Dyno, have bolted them on to other Race Kart mounts to add some more adjustability and have used them on a number of other projects other than the DB or Motovox mini bike engine swaps. It could help with lining things up and not being stuck with the engine bolted in the same position. This is usefull if your playing around with different drive systems. But I do wonder if you wouldn't want to consider going with an all out 420 or 440 big block build for your project. I think I would kinda want to be able to out run the train that snuck up behind me. lol
PMR Adjustable Motor Mount Kit
PMR Adjustable Motor Mount Kit
I have not been for a ride on one of those in 15 years.
Your making one that's even cooler!
The ones I used had a small Yanmar diesel to rear and right side with a belt drive clutch.
The engine was adjust by a simply sliding it back and forth on an aluminum plate with slots cut.
I would look for something simple like that.
Just a plate to slide the engine on.
Great project!
Your making one that's even cooler!
The ones I used had a small Yanmar diesel to rear and right side with a belt drive clutch.
The engine was adjust by a simply sliding it back and forth on an aluminum plate with slots cut.
I would look for something simple like that.
Just a plate to slide the engine on.
Great project!
I have a friend who motorized his other handcar. what he did was have a friction drive on rail wheel, or one could put that on the track itself. Either way, you kinda have to have a disconnection from drive when you aply the brakes, and your going to need them.
I reckon with a rig like that you could get up too a fare clip, I think a disc brake would be pretty good.
Looks fun, but only if your not on a owned rail line. Out here it is considered trespassing even if stepping on the line past any crossing.
I reckon with a rig like that you could get up too a fare clip, I think a disc brake would be pretty good.
Looks fun, but only if your not on a owned rail line. Out here it is considered trespassing even if stepping on the line past any crossing.
Thanks for the info! I'd like to add that I will only be riding this on truly abandoned lines with permission of the owner or other friendly lines that grant permission.
For a drive system I'll be using a Comet Torq-A-Verter. The whole thing doesn't even weigh 100LBS. There are guys with engines half the size running 35+MPH.
How much adjustment does that PMR mount have? Any reason not to weld that mount to the frame?
For a drive system I'll be using a Comet Torq-A-Verter. The whole thing doesn't even weigh 100LBS. There are guys with engines half the size running 35+MPH.
How much adjustment does that PMR mount have? Any reason not to weld that mount to the frame?
Awesome ride.
This is like the fifth time I ran into this,
I have Thought about it some & If I can idle & move slow 0.7 miles per hour.
I believe I would Make one for my own 2 specific applications. I'm sure more applications would come into play once i'm riding one. It never fails, one idea always leads to others. I love when The mind of the intrigued is plentiful of ideas. :thumbsup:
This is like the fifth time I ran into this,
I have Thought about it some & If I can idle & move slow 0.7 miles per hour.
I believe I would Make one for my own 2 specific applications. I'm sure more applications would come into play once i'm riding one. It never fails, one idea always leads to others. I love when The mind of the intrigued is plentiful of ideas. :thumbsup:
rule of thumb... NEVER make your welds solid on motor mount plates they will crack faster from vibration I don't know why but they just do, SPACE your welds if you go that route. aluminum welds can get costly at shops or, go with a mount that will just bolt on an adjust for you.. with your setup I would buy the motor mount probably be your best bet.