Does anybody recognize this engine?

Ludwig II

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KT-18 cases for comparison in the attached pic.

 

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Ludwig II

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Finally, another Kawasaki:

 

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Ludwig II said:

KT-18 cases for comparison in the attached pic.

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Next day or two will do some more checking,take a look. Sure looks the same from the picture..........Curt

 

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Ludwig II said:

Email returned with KT18 Kawasaki. They're certainly similar.

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You may have nailed it! I found this KT28 leafblower, and it looks the same:

Thanks again for your diligence! I think we are finally on the right track!

 

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Here's a nicer example:

 

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Do we know for certain how big the engine is?

 

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Do we know for certain how big the engine is?

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Its about 35-36cc. Couldn't find my calipers when I had it open.

 

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If you put it on a bike, you'll be retracing Kawasaki's own steps in the 1950s. I think the first engine Honda and his competitors used was Mikuni built radio generator engine.

 

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Next day or two will do some more checking,take a look. Sure looks the same from the picture..........Curt

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Couldn't wait had to go look,you were right kt-18, good runner to.Do you know the cc's ?

 

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I hoped you did. About 31 if an listing eVilbat was right, but that might not be accurate.

 

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Mine isn't a KT18, its a KT28. They used it in the TMC KTBL37 leafblower.
Parts are still available, but they are really expensive!

All solved now guys! Thanks again for your detective work!

 

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redruM69 said:

Mine isn't a KT18, its a KT28. They used it in the TMC KTBL37 leafblower.
Parts are still available, but they are really expensive!

All solved now guys! Thanks again for your detective work!

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Do you have the site for parts? just in case i need something...........Curt

 

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Do you have the site for parts? just in case i need something...........Curt

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Here's the parts guide: Here

and the price list: here

 

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Mine is the kt-18 but will do a surch and see if i can find it...........Curt

 

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We need to have a motor identification page with pictures.