Westbend Chrysler 820 power bee

[oldrelics]

Anyone know if i can just easily switch sides for the carb?

 

[oldrelics]

820

 

[ruppking]

Yes, you can. Could you post a photo of the engine tag. These engines came in clock-wise and counter clock-wise rotation.
I have a list of them.

 

[oldrelics]

82005

 

[ruppking]

That model number shows it would rotate counter clock-wise when looking at the output shaft.
If it not something you can use. Let me know.

 

[oldrelics]

Ruppking? Do you have a rupp rascal??

 

[ruppking]

I have a 1971 Rascal and a 1970 Chopper.

 

[oldrelics]

Nice, i sure would like a rascal

 

[ruppking]

I have a friend that is going to be selling one. I can check into it. I am going on vacation next week, so it may be after that.
Jim

 

[oldrelics]

I bought the engine to put on a rupp kart, ended up not getting the kart. Now i was gonna put the 820 on a frijole style mini bike frame

 

[oldrelics]

Im not married to it though

 

[oldrelics]

I have a friend that is going to be selling one. I can check into it. I am going on vacation next week, so it may be after that.
Jim

Im in no hurry

 

[ruppking]

I'll try to get you some photos and details. Its in Minnesota. Where are you located?

 

[oldrelics]

Im in alberta canada, but have Montana shipping address

 

[CarPlayLB]

Anyone know if i can just easily switch sides for the carb?

Yes, the intake is the same on both sides and it does not matter which side the carb goes on.

 

[oldrelics]

Yes, the intake is the same on both sides and it does not matter which side the carb goes on.

thanks!

 

[Mark G]

Yes, the intake is the same on both sides and it does not matter which side the carb goes on.

Holy blast from the past!!

 

[Jim Donovan]

That engine has a step crankshaft 5/8" with a 5/32" woodruff key stepping down to a 9/16. If you decide to inboard mount the clutch for the mini-bike I can build you a 12 tooth clutch that will be fully supported by the crank. Only thing I would need to know if the threads are left hand or right hand. Most are left hand but not all of them but the same threads 7/16-20.

 

[oldrelics]

That engine has a step crankshaft 5/8" with a 5/32" woodruff key stepping down to a 9/16. If you decide to inboard mount the clutch for the mini-bike I can build you a 12 tooth clutch that will be fully supported by the crank. Only thing I would need to know if the threads are left hand or right hand. Most are left hand but not all of them but the same threads 7/16-20.

I had a 3/4” od adapter machined with internal step, just have to add the keyway yet, then can use regular clutch

 

[sparkwizard]

I had a 3/4” od adapter machined with internal step, just have to add the keyway yet, then can use regular clutch

How will the adapter be attached to the crank? I have a couple of saw engines I would love to put on a mini.
If you use the nut on the end of the crank to attach the adapter, how will you attach the clutch?