Author Topic: In The Process Of Doing The Yardwork And I Started Thinking (That's Not Good) (Read 5613 times)

bill440cars · « **on:** June 21, 2008, 02:44:02 PM »

At first, I was thinking that I need to dig into my Riding Mower (90 something Craftsman 18hp/42" Cut) and get that thing going, to make things a bit easier than the 5hp Bigwheel push mower.

THEN, I got to thinking about the CB500K engine that I have (with nothing to put it in)!

If I had That engine in there (and could figure out a fairly economical way to hook it up to power the blades and drive the wheels, Oohhhhh Weeeee!

I could cut that yard in style and QUICK too!

Ah, there I go Day Dreaming again.

Wonder what kind of "Grass Mileage" I'd get?

Johnie · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2008, 02:51:06 PM »

I got a CM400 frame to donate if you can fit her in it...

333 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2008, 04:04:35 PM »

I seem to remember a vid of a dude that put a 750 engine in a lawn tractor. Had the mower deck removed, but it did wheelies.

bill440cars · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2008, 09:53:27 AM »

This isn't the first time I've gotten off on this train of thought. Some time back, on Home Improvement, I watched an episode where they had a riding mower powered by a Harley engine (a Sportster, I think) and that's when I started thinking about the possibilities.

I guess my biggest question would be "How to power the mower's wheels and drive the blades separately? Just today, in a message to Chris (darkrider), I got to thinking at first about a Yam MX400 or Suz TS400 engine just for the blades. Then I thought about a hydrostatic drive (putting a pump on the engine somewhere) to propel the mower and using a chain off of the bike engine to run the blades. Then I thought of the bike engine to propel the mower and the hydraulics to power the blades. Also, I DO have a 79' CB750K basket case!

Man, I could cut that grass AND have a blast.

"Stay Tuned For Further Episodes"

rbmgf7 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2008, 01:14:16 PM »

i remember a year ago i saw an older deere lawn tractor for sale on CL with a 750 engine in it. it was for racing not work.

BobbyR · « **Reply #5 on:** June 22, 2008, 01:33:46 PM »

Quote from: bill440cars on June 22, 2008, 09:53:27 AM

This isn't the first time I've gotten off on this train of thought. Some time back, on Home Improvement, I watched an episode where they had a riding mower powered by a Harley engine (a Sportster, I think) and that's when I started thinking about the possibilities. I guess my biggest question would be "How to power the mower's wheels and drive the blades separately? Just today, in a message to Chris (darkrider), I got to thinking at first about a Yam MX400 or Suz TS400 engine just for the blades. Then I thought about a hydrostatic drive (putting a pump on the engine somewhere) to propel the mower and using a chain off of the bike engine to run the blades. Then I thought of the bike engine to propel the mower and the hydraulics to power the blades. Also, I DO have a 79' CB750K basket case! Man, I could cut that grass AND have a blast.

"Stay Tuned For Further Episodes"

Bill, you get a pull behind gang mower and tow it behind. No need to power blades!

bill440cars · « **Reply #6 on:** June 22, 2008, 01:47:04 PM »

Quote from: BobbyR on June 22, 2008, 01:33:46 PM

Quote from: bill440cars on June 22, 2008, 09:53:27 AM

This isn't the first time I've gotten off on this train of thought. Some time back, on Home Improvement, I watched an episode where they had a riding mower powered by a Harley engine (a Sportster, I think) and that's when I started thinking about the possibilities. I guess my biggest question would be "How to power the mower's wheels and drive the blades separately? Just today, in a message to Chris (darkrider), I got to thinking at first about a Yam MX400 or Suz TS400 engine just for the blades. Then I thought about a hydrostatic drive (putting a pump on the engine somewhere) to propel the mower and using a chain off of the bike engine to run the blades. Then I thought of the bike engine to propel the mower and the hydraulics to power the blades. Also, I DO have a 79' CB750K basket case! Man, I could cut that grass AND have a blast.

"Stay Tuned For Further Episodes"
Bill, you get a pull behind gang mower and tow it behind. No need to power blades!

Bobby, you take all the fun out of it.

Besides, I'm looking at the possibility of using what I've got, except I DON"T have a hydraulic pump and motor.

I'll probably end up fixing up the old 18hp Briggs engine and doing my grass cutting the ordinary way anyhow.

bill440cars · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2008, 01:50:22 PM »

Not for cutting grass, but check this out.

Could say that this is "Winging it!"

754 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2008, 02:26:42 PM »

Is your Briggs Vertical shaft?.... then your PROBLEM as I see it is finding a 90 deg box for reasonable..

one that can handele 45 hp...

bill440cars · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2008, 03:31:19 PM »

Quote from: 754 on June 22, 2008, 02:26:42 PM

Is your Briggs Vertical shaft?.... then your PROBLEM as I see it is finding a 90 deg box for reasonable..

one that can handele 45 hp...

No, it's a Horizonal shaft (18hp, horizonally opposed 2 cylinder)
I could probably fit a 450DOHC engine in there easier. Still would be pretty peppy.

Ecosse · « **Reply #10 on:** June 22, 2008, 06:33:30 PM »

Just a quick stop to add fuel to the fire...

... trust me, I have more.

bill440cars · « **Reply #11 on:** June 22, 2008, 06:39:46 PM »

Quote from: Ecosse on June 22, 2008, 06:33:30 PM

Just a quick stop to add fuel to the fire...

... trust me, I have more.

Man, all I can say is..........ENCORE!! ENCORE!!

kghost · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2008, 06:53:15 PM »

Get to work on ya bikes slacker

Hire a dumb kid to mow with that pushmower

bill440cars · « **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2008, 07:20:52 PM »

Quote from: kghost on June 22, 2008, 06:53:15 PM

Get to work on ya bikes slacker

Hire a dumb kid to mow with that pushmower

Owww! Don't hit me no more! Don't hit me no more, I'm a movin' I'm a movin'!

Tim, you are such a Slave Driver!!

Hire a kid to cut my grass, Hey, maybe I could raise some money for "Projects" by cutting some grass.

Nah, that wouldn't work. Then I wouldn't have the energy to work on the "Projects".

kghost · « **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2008, 07:48:23 PM »

Quote from: bill440cars on June 22, 2008, 07:20:52 PM

Quote from: kghost on June 22, 2008, 06:53:15 PM
Get to work on ya bikes slacker

Hire a dumb kid to mow with that pushmower

Owww! Don't hit me no more! Don't hit me no more, I'm a movin' I'm a movin'!

Tim, you are such a Slave Driver!!

Hire a kid to cut my grass, Hey, maybe I could raise some money for "Projects" by cutting some grass. Nah, that wouldn't work. Then I wouldn't have the energy to work on the "Projects".

Exactly

Get a goat if ya have to

Ecosse · « **Reply #15 on:** June 22, 2008, 11:58:31 PM »

Quote from: bill440cars on June 22, 2008, 06:39:46 PM

Quote from: Ecosse on June 22, 2008, 06:33:30 PM
Just a quick stop to add fuel to the fire...

... trust me, I have more.

Man, all I can say is..........ENCORE!! ENCORE!!

Might have noticed I like cycle cars.

nickjtc · « **Reply #16 on:** June 23, 2008, 07:04:45 AM »

Motorcycle engine in a lawn mower.....s'been done before. Hopefully this will be big enough to see....

bill440cars · « **Reply #17 on:** June 23, 2008, 08:52:54 AM »

Quote from: Ecosse on June 22, 2008, 11:58:31 PM

Quote from: bill440cars on June 22, 2008, 06:39:46 PM
Quote from: Ecosse on June 22, 2008, 06:33:30 PM
Just a quick stop to add fuel to the fire...

... trust me, I have more.

Man, all I can say is..........ENCORE!! ENCORE!!

Might have noticed I like cycle cars.

Pretty cool stuff you have posted.

I appreciate it. Especially like the Rail Job!

bill440cars · « **Reply #18 on:** June 23, 2008, 08:57:03 AM »

Quote from: nickjtc on June 23, 2008, 07:04:45 AM

Motorcycle engine in a lawn mower.....s'been done before. Hopefully this will be big enough to see....

Thanks for that one Nick.

Couldn't read all the words, but the pictures told the story well enough.

bill440cars · « **Reply #19 on:** June 23, 2008, 09:39:52 AM »

Not exactly what I was talking about, but this is pretty cool looking.

Ecosse · « **Reply #20 on:** June 23, 2008, 09:54:42 AM »

Quote from: bill440cars on June 23, 2008, 09:39:52 AM

Not exactly what I was talking about, but this is pretty cool looking.

I like it!

Man, I bet OCC is kicking them self right now!! Perhaps John Deer should make this because it looks like it could be functional... if not practical.

(I have to learn to post pix the way you have.)

Ecosse · « **Reply #21 on:** June 23, 2008, 04:00:16 PM »

OK Bill here's another one from www.3wheelers.com

"My thanks go to Logan Coombs in the USA for these photos of his neighbour's (Harry Dewild) 3-wheeler. Harry writes:

...a little bit about my car....steel frame, square tubing, chain drive. Wood, and plywood body, glass fibre applied partially, color hand painted with brush. Headlights from my mold, glass fibre. Engine is a 650cc Honda, 1970's...5 speed gears. Steering Triumph Spitfire rack and pinion, rest home made. Car was built on a very low budget, many parts donated by friends. Windscreen made from old house aluminium combination storm windows, and plexiglass."

I realize I've gotten off the lawn mower theme but I can't help myself.

bill440cars · « **Reply #22 on:** June 23, 2008, 05:54:56 PM »

Now that's a pretty wicked looking rig at that!

Drop a 550/650 Hybrid, like Paul is working on and.....LOOK OUT!!!!!

That 650 would probably give it some pretty good pep though!

Couldn't resist the comment about an engine like Paul is building on.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #23 on:** June 23, 2008, 06:01:25 PM »

kind of "Grass Mileage" I'd get?

Sam.

bill440cars · « **Reply #24 on:** June 23, 2008, 06:07:02 PM »

Quote from: SamCR750 on June 23, 2008, 06:01:25 PM

kind of "Grass Mileage" I'd get?

Sam.

Later on, Bill

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