I found this engine on my property after I bought it. It was on a water pump and turns over. The tank is pretty nasty inside, but no holes. Just want to rebuild it for fun... Not really worried about the lack of cost effectiveness that comes with restoring an old engine.
Numbers on the side cover: 80232 0379-01 76051703
I'm thinking of building it for a small mini bike. My plan is to clean/sandblast/sodablast everything and put in new rings, electronic ignition, and maybe different carb/tank, new rings, lap the valves, etc.
Questions:
1: Does anyone know the part # for the electronic coil? I don't want to use points.
2: Will this carb be OK for a mini bike? The throttle linkage will need to be rigged up somehow with a return spring. I've also considered a different carb/intake design with an intergrated float bowl so I can run a separate tank. Is there an intake/carb I can buy that would bolt right on this?
3: What is the best way to hone the engine? It still has some crosshatch showing. I don't want to use anything too rough. Ball or stone hone? What grit and size?
4: I plan to remove the governor. Any concerns with this?
5: Should I attempt to port the intake/exhaust ports in the head?
6: Any ideas for the exhaust? Is a straight pipe ok?
7: Should I upgrade the valve springs?
Sorry for all the questions.. Just thinking outloud and thankful for any suggestions!
Numbers on the side cover: 80232 0379-01 76051703
I'm thinking of building it for a small mini bike. My plan is to clean/sandblast/sodablast everything and put in new rings, electronic ignition, and maybe different carb/tank, new rings, lap the valves, etc.
Questions:
1: Does anyone know the part # for the electronic coil? I don't want to use points.
2: Will this carb be OK for a mini bike? The throttle linkage will need to be rigged up somehow with a return spring. I've also considered a different carb/intake design with an intergrated float bowl so I can run a separate tank. Is there an intake/carb I can buy that would bolt right on this?
3: What is the best way to hone the engine? It still has some crosshatch showing. I don't want to use anything too rough. Ball or stone hone? What grit and size?
4: I plan to remove the governor. Any concerns with this?
5: Should I attempt to port the intake/exhaust ports in the head?
6: Any ideas for the exhaust? Is a straight pipe ok?
7: Should I upgrade the valve springs?
Sorry for all the questions.. Just thinking outloud and thankful for any suggestions!