Slanted Clone Mounting

bigrob

bigrob

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#1
I am planning on mounting my clone engines on my build off bike at an angle , aprox 1.5" to 2" of rise over the length of the base plate.
Many companies did this Rupp , Fox , MTD , Speedway and others but they used brigs and tecs back in the day .
My question is would there be any problem useing clones in this configuration , how do you set the float in the carb , and how do you check the oil level as it changes as it tilts.
Any advice would help .
Thanks Rob.
 
bigrob

bigrob

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Thanks NOS , I guess it is no different than going down a steep hill lol.
As for the oil level I was thinking that as long as it reaches the same level in relation to the crank shaft when it is tilted there will be no problems , I may need to make a custom dipstick to check it.
Rob.
 
bigrob

bigrob

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No , it's for the twin engine drag bike I am building for the build off , but I will give you credit for the detective work.
thanks Rob.
 
Newoldstock

Newoldstock

New Member
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bigrob said:
No , it's for the twin engine drag bike I am building for the build off , but I will give you credit for the detective work.
thanks Rob.
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I live in Ontario. Not much detective work since its about the only common bike these days.

Building a drag bike is a little out of my league but from my own experiece beuilding modified offroad bikes these clones are fairly tollerent of tipping as long as they have enough oil to catch the dipper leaning forward. Back wards is a different matter. Too much oil gets sucked into the head up hills if your not leanng forwarda little and that can cause some trouble.
 
Newoldstock

Newoldstock

New Member
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I am aware of many people running a 15 deg mount that and keep the oil around 15 - 16 ounces.

Is it a cost thing running the two black PA clones?
I have seen V twins there too and that would probably be a lot less work coupled by 40 series clutch kit.

I don't amagine too many people would be able to touch that in a drag race.
 
bigrob

bigrob

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I had the pa clones on the shelf and decided to use them in my build , as for the amount of power compared to other engines I am not too worried as it's going to be more show than go .
Rob.
 
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