snowmobile engine marine convert?

[Frosty]

The prop size would be like the drive belt width on your snowmobile.

Would'nt get far if the belt was only 1 foot wide!! lots of slip.

[racing fan]

yea well i think of somthin i guess thanks guys

[claydog]

Originally Posted by Frosty

The prop size would be like the drive belt width on your snowmobile.

Would'nt get far if the belt was only 1 foot wide!! lots of slip.

Frosty, you were talking about the track being a foot wide and not the drive belt weren't you? Traction (slip) on a snowmobile is mostly governed by lug height and stud count, track length and width effect "floatation" more than traction.

FYI, common snowmobile tracks range from 13" to 16" wide X 120" to 162" long, drive belts range from 1.5" to 2" wide.

[powerabout]

Originally Posted by racing fan

all snow mobile engine are horizontal but there is no reason a 2 stroke cannot run on its side there is no oil in in the bottom like a 4 stroke so if i flip the cab by means of a machined plate in between it it will run fine but

where do i get a short shaft mid and lower unit for it that's in good condition???

people have flipped 2 stroke before why not now

Not neccesarily, oil is still pumped to the top bearing of an outboard from low points in the engine you will need to sort that out.

[racing fan]

in two stroke motors the gas/oil mix travels to all the parts that need oil but if you flip the motor and rotate the carb to get it to run you will have a prob but if you managed to get a fuel injected one or a fuel pump you will be able to sort that problem out