The Diesel Project
Almost four years ago, I scored this Lambordini/Kohler diesel from work. 6.5 hp, electric start, less than 3 hrs on the clock.
https://live.staticflickr.com/8765/2...b67e7b53_z.jpg The plan was to build a cheap to run motorcycle around it to commute to work on and only get fuel maybe once a month. Well, that fell flat for two reasons. One, I don’t commute anymore. Two, I could not for the life of me find a roller with a title. Well, half of that has been corrected and the project is back on. Picking up this basket case of a Suzuki GS550 tomorrow morning. https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/m...147266998.html Don’t care about the half an engine, but it has most everything else I need, save for a fuel tank. Most importantly, it has a title.:) A lot of other stuff to do before I get to it but watch this space.:hi: |
Best of luck with that, Cheesy! I've kind of got an ear to the ground for another frame like that so I can do one of the Harbor Freight engine conversions with a centrifugal clutch setup. I think the missus may be less than pleased if I bring another project home before I have both of the old Hondas up and running. The CB is close; the engine is back in the frame and runs. I just have to route everything back along the frame spine and button it up. Then go get tires and tubes and a few other odds and sods. In any event, please keep us posted with your build. I'm really looking forward to following your progress!
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That right there is what we call in the construction business a project with potential, lots of potential. And potential cost a lot of money. :lmao: It will be interesting that's for sure. :tup: Sub
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Cool project. That Suzuki chassis will be more than sturdy enough for that diesel mill.
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stupid question...LOL what are the plans for driveline? GO kart/snowmobile style torque converter, harley style gearbox, or just straight centrifugal clutch?
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It's been done before. You might get some ideas from this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiwXSquU4MI&t=349s |
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Jerry-Thanks for the video. |
Every once in a while I find Harley trannies for less than a few hundred bucks around here Cheese ,how much are you willing to spend on one because I would usually have to grab it quick and ask questions later ?
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Here are two other videos that are pretty close to what you're planning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am1aewTGmcg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V18iYsvY5WM&t=484s |
So here’s the haul. Frame w/lower half of engine-trans, fork, two front wheels, one rear, and seat. No tank, lights, gauges, harness, controls, rear brake pedal. A project no matter what.
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Another tranny that might work is a 3 speed box from a Cushman Eagle, Cheesy.
I don't know if it as rated for power and weight of your project. |
You might be able to use the Suzuki bottom end, sans crank for your transmission, it'd just be a bit of welding some aluminum, and connecting the engine to the primary. You could try those aluminum brazing rods that I've seen. It might be easier than you think!
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That is another possibility. Would probably need a jackshaft but won't know until I dig into it. And I do have a TIG welder. |
Depending on the output/primary side, you might have to run a sprocket to a jackshaft to the other side, but that shouldn't be too hard. IMO it'd make it more interesting!
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