Commuter in AR

Hey guys, I've been reading the forums for awhile- since 2011, actually- and have learned a lot. I've just now placed an order for a 49cc engine kit on ebay.

I'll be mounting my engine on a 18 speed mountain bike and using it for daily commuting.
I currently ride about 4 miles per day and have decided it's time to get some help with the hills!

I also ordered a rt carb and ngk sparker to start this build of right.

I look forward to sharing my build with you all and learning more as i go!

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I know that there are several things that I want to do before I put it on the frame including check to make sure that there isnt and wobble in the drive gear and also cleaning up the ports.

I've done some reading on carb jetting, but I'm still not 100 percent on it. Does anyone have any specific threads they would recomend?

Also, the bike that I'm mounting the engine on is a Huffy Terra Nova and I haven't been able to find any builds using this model. I'd like to see what to expect, but I almost wonder if no one else has motorized this model.

I haven't been able figure out how people mount their engines on mountain bikes without removing the front derailleur . Any clues?

You are right, it is a v frame. The thing is that the derailleur is about 2 or 3 inches from the bottom, right in the spot im assuming is the best place for the rear motor mount. From what I've read most people suggest placing the engine as low in the frame as possible, but alas i will just have to wait for the kit to arive to try it out. I just got a message from my eBay seller telling me that the kit i ordered ( black slant head 49cc)is out of stock at the moment and that they were not sure when the would have more in. They have had the money for several days now so its got me worried. I've asked them to either upgrade me to the 66cc kit in black or upgrade my shipping from standard to expedited on the chrome 49cc kit. If they wont do either then im going to ask for a refund and just get a 66cc lot in black from another seller. Do you think im being unreasonable?