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Old Nov 26, 2025 | 08:45 AM
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Close... one of those cheap GX clone 6.5hp or 196cc engines. Generator/tiller/go-kart style. New in the box, but someone dropped it and bent a bunch of exterior parts. So it was cheap... my favorite! 😁

Just getting some measurements to order parts for a build up, later. A little surprised at the nylon camshaft. I will replace it with a Black Mamba Jr. cam.

Looking for about 12-15hp on gasoline... high torque setup for my offroad minibike. I can't do the karts anymore.

I will come back to it, when all the parts are sorted and in hand.

But... yeah... nylon camshaft. 😐

Too clean.... 😆

Just don't want to be accused of being lazy... rainy day.
 

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Old Nov 26, 2025 | 11:21 AM
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Nylon is widely used in small CC engine because the camshaft profile have very mild ramps . It primarily to reduce the mass of the rotating assembly Those nylon cams will likely out live the engine? In normal use. LOL
You sure are hopeful at an almost 50% power gain? $$$
But don't mind me looks like a fun side project
 
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Old Nov 26, 2025 | 02:38 PM
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Not as expensive as it was...

I have the non-specifics, check it out.

ARC rod, with bearing insert.
ARC rod, with bearing insert.
Stainless valves +2mm both, 26# spirngs.
Stainless valves +2mm both, 26# spirngs.
Torque cam
Torque cam
Not roller, but durable. Looking for torque not rpm.
Not roller, but durable. Looking for torque not rpm.
24mm PWK flat slide
24mm PWK flat slide
14cc head, large valve. This one will be fun, tons of fill and port work possibilities.
14cc head, large valve. This one will be fun, tons of fill and port work possibilities.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2025 | 04:06 PM
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Switch quit...
 
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Old Nov 26, 2025 | 04:09 PM
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Didn't I see an Od Rod card with one of your projects... lol



 

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Old Nov 26, 2025 | 04:11 PM
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Original switch had a plastic clip-in strap broken. It was for a 5 speed. Went to the white automatic car, and pulled the switch.
Original switch had a plastic clip-in strap broken. It was for a 5 speed. Went to the white automatic car, and pulled the switch.

Let's see what it takes to convert it to a manual... 😁
 
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Old Nov 26, 2025 | 04:21 PM
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Some of the Mazda B-trucks get nasty in their ignition switches......


 
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Old Nov 26, 2025 | 05:12 PM
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Little dab of dielectric grease.
Little dab of dielectric grease.
Little dab...
Little dab...


Cleaned it with q-tips and acetone. Actually finger nail polish remover... because it is cheaper by the OZ.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2025 | 05:14 PM
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The best part... the wife doesn't complain about the odor. Smells like nail time! 😆
 
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Old Nov 26, 2025 | 06:55 PM
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I can’t get my Xylene anymore and have to go to RENO Nevada cuz our dictator for a governor billed it as a pollution chemical .
 
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