Hi everyone.
I picked a 73 rupp roadster II frame for a minibike build about 3 yrs ago and had a lot of things happen which put my project on hold until recently. I'm still gathering parts and have been considering my engine options. I had originally thought that I might go with a Honda gx200 or an animal but I found an engine I couldn't pass up.
I found a star 10 that the seller bought from his brother 3 years ago and stored in his garage. The engine was supposedly built/assembled by a man in Tennessee. Supposedly the engine has never been touched since assembly as it was an extra engine for a kart. It was sold with clutch and alky carb. The guy selling it didn't know much other than that. I asked if it was assembled by EC Birt to which he replied that was the mans name and even had his initials on the motor. I am now awaiting delivery.
My question is since it's been stored for so long is there any certain things I should be inspecting specifically? When it arrives I plan to clean, inspect and fill with fluids. Any tips? I don't know much about EC Birt other than he was a big time kart builder from Tennessee. Can anyone tell me what I can expect from an EC built/assembled engine. I have no idea if he did anything to this engine as far as upgrades. I'll know more and post pics when the engine arrives.
Thanks!
I picked a 73 rupp roadster II frame for a minibike build about 3 yrs ago and had a lot of things happen which put my project on hold until recently. I'm still gathering parts and have been considering my engine options. I had originally thought that I might go with a Honda gx200 or an animal but I found an engine I couldn't pass up.
I found a star 10 that the seller bought from his brother 3 years ago and stored in his garage. The engine was supposedly built/assembled by a man in Tennessee. Supposedly the engine has never been touched since assembly as it was an extra engine for a kart. It was sold with clutch and alky carb. The guy selling it didn't know much other than that. I asked if it was assembled by EC Birt to which he replied that was the mans name and even had his initials on the motor. I am now awaiting delivery.
My question is since it's been stored for so long is there any certain things I should be inspecting specifically? When it arrives I plan to clean, inspect and fill with fluids. Any tips? I don't know much about EC Birt other than he was a big time kart builder from Tennessee. Can anyone tell me what I can expect from an EC built/assembled engine. I have no idea if he did anything to this engine as far as upgrades. I'll know more and post pics when the engine arrives.
Thanks!