While strolling through Costco today

CaliJeff

CaliJeff

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Quick update

Was in Costco again today and the price has been reduced to 79 bucks. I fully expect them to give me one the next time I go in.
 
minidragbike

minidragbike

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I might have to get one more. I have modified one so far. They have different factory rockers then the older models. The new rockers look like old mopar shaft mounted rockers.
 
65ShelbyClone

65ShelbyClone

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CaliJeff said:
Was in Costco again today and the price has been reduced to 79 bucks. I fully expect them to give me one the next time I go in.
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It'll be like those food stands with the herd of cattl....I mean people crowding around. "Would you like to sample a 6.5hp engine?"

minidragbike said:
The new rockers look like old mopar shaft mounted rockers.
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Wait, really? Like true shaft-mount rockers? That would make building high ratio rockers tons easier not having to carve out a base too.
 
65ShelbyClone

65ShelbyClone

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Nah, you can go to Harbor Freight and get EX17 Subarus for less than $300 regular price. No one in their right mind would pay more than $160 for a clone.
 
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delray

delray

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hey 65ShelbyClone,I was at are harbor freight last week and the honda clone was on sale for $130. i kind of wonder if this engine will sell cheaper in the fall? if other companys are selling for $80. if harbor freight comes down to $100? i think i will buy one just to have around:rolleyes5:

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65ShelbyClone

65ShelbyClone

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delray said:
hey 65ShelbyClone,I was at are harbor freight last week and the honda clone was on sale for $130. i kind of wonder if this engine will sell cheaper in the fall? if other companys are selling for $80. if harbor freight comes down to $100? i think i will buy one just to have around:rolleyes5:
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I saw that also. I only took note because my local store has never had those engines on shelves until recently. I was tempted to get one, but my liquid cash was used up on a Honda of a different color.....(the CBR600 engine I got a few weeks ago). I'm still trying to get my old an to put a clone on his Troy Bilt tiller so he can give me the 5hp flathead on it. It might even be an I/C block.
 
delray

delray

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it might be just cheaper to order a motor from costco for 69.97 and pay for the shipping. this still would be cheaper then harbor freight
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bigevilone2

bigevilone2

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nutwagonfromhell said:
your totally right on about high dollar egos, it ruined muscle cars for me. I found hot rods as an alternative, building with what you got or find parts in the junk yards or barns or making parts out of junk, ect. I didnt really need this engine but it was such a deal I couldnt pass on it. on the plus side I have an ol reliable briggs flat head laying around waiting for my next bike. Reason I get a kick out of your project yellowhand is because you used your skills and what you had, not your wallet. theres alot of cool stuff like that on this site I love that stuff! Now I got a question about this engine. I bolted mine to a piece of wood and it is pretty close to level maybe not dead on, but when I fired it up for the first time it runs with the choke on but as soon as I open up the choke it dies instantly, do I need to warm it up for a while or is that low oil level sensor? It has enough oil, Its a little higher than the middle of the dip stick. any ideas?
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Mine did that and i turned the idle screw up and it runs fine now
 
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