Sorry I jumped on you - no excuse. I don't see the difference between a pro gardener running the GX35 verse ho I am using it. I don't run full...
Certainly One of the motors is a honda GX35. Look at the ratings of durability. They just built a new Ice Auger using this motor and ice augers...
Why are you here, to tell us what we've been doing wrong? Many on this site have built these motors and have been using them for years. For the...
Wow, I got tired and am sore just watching that guy push pole upstream. I do have a question, why didn't he float downstream to take the pics he...
Clarification Only insert the driveshaft into the bushing that is far enough to hold it in place. Then drill through the drivetube and...
Can't come soon enough. 5-6 years and I should be able to call it quits. I am envious of folks like John, very envious. Mark
Or another way John's mehtod is most certainly the way for the guy who has the equipment to do so and his results will be better than this...
Welcome Like Pistnbroke - welcome to the thread. My boat, gear, and myself weigh in at around 150 - 160 kg. My motor, depending upon which...
Thanks for the pictures - looks simple and functional. just the way I like things. I'm certain John will beat me to it but I will look at how to...
I couldn't find the picture of the exhaust deflector on page 42 but am very interested. As John mentioned, and many of us have found out, the...
RC airplanes Hey John - You should know this stuff. I used R/C push rod connectors to connect the throttle linkage to both the motor and the...
Looking good John Wow, I think I thought about what kind of set screw to use for a longer period of time than it has taken you to get to where...
Caution On the "top plate" or cavitation plate, be very careful that is is rigid enough and far enough away from the prop. If not, weeds will...
More info No time to get up into the attic and measure the skeg and I am not home for the next few days. I would guess it is around 1/8" thick....
Couple of points When drilling for a grease zerk instead of a set screw, you will have to clean out the drive tube real well to get rid of the...
Grease zerts Hey John - Another option instead of just set screws would be to drilll all the way through the tubing and through the bushing....
Clarification - cheap clutch meant as on cheap motors. If you look at the clutch assembly on say the Bolens 31cc motor, and compare it to the one...
Clutch - something to consider I have a few of these homebuilt motors and I have to tell you, I would never build another one without a clutch.....
Hull speed Your little motor will only push the boat at hull speed and no faster. On a 15 foot boat that is about 6.0 mph. You would need...
Like I said, my second motor with the 50 cc Duroprop 2 stroke motor is still running strong. Young's T-10 prop being used on this one. Not one...
