2 stroke lawn mower engine

[streetstrip80]

I think my next project may be a DIY frame mounted 2 stroke lanmower engine.
It was a bottom shaft, but I think if I make a manifold so the carb is upright, it should run on its side.
Has anyone here tried this?

 

[Bikeguy Joe]

If it's a two stroke, you can run it any way it will run.

Here's an idea- why not run it in the intended position, and use the vertical shaft to run on the side wall?

 

[streetstrip80]

But it looks good on its side!
here is a pic next to a HT for size comparison

 

[Bikeguy Joe]

Slightly OT- What kind of china engine is that with the squared off fins? Or did you do that yourself?

 

[FileStyle]

Slightly OT- What kind of china engine is that with the squared off fins? Or did you do that yourself?

thats the way mine is too! my motor is from kings motor bikes and sold as a "80cc" I thought the majority was like this!

 

[streetstrip80]

Mine is also a kings "80"

 

[Bikeguy Joe]

Nope, I have seen at least four different types/shapes of fins, not to mention all the other "differences".

 

[FileStyle]

interesting , Ive also had a "80cc" silver motor with the round head!