450 tomahawk

Just acquired a 450 Tomahawk
curious on the year and the good and bads with this model
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Nice machine, looks like the one that was for sale last year/early this year.

Pretty sweet looking machine!

Mine's a 1978, yellow model. There should be two more numbers near the serial # that will indicate the year. The Tomahawk was in the last generation of the Attex line-up. I'd guess your machine was made between 1976 and 1982.

I've had mine about 4 years but I only got it running about 1 and a half years ago. It's not very fast but it does not slow down much under a load. Mine's also very smoky for a four-stroke but I like it anyway.

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Originally Posted by George

Pretty sweet looking machine!

Mine's a 1978, yellow model. There should be two more numbers near the serial # that will indicate the year. The Tomahawk was in the last generation of the Attex line-up. I'd guess your machine was made between 1976 and 1982.

I've had mine about 4 years but I only got it running about 1 and a half years ago. It's not very fast but it does not slow down much under a load. Mine's also very smoky for a four-stroke but I like it anyway.

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So a 450 is a 4-stroker ?

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Originally Posted by Andyman

So a 450 is a 4-stroker ?

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Yes, the 450 is a poly body (3rd gen) with a techumseh OH160. The drive clutch was turned around and a driven that utilizes a spring system on the outside side of the ramps was used. This was to accommodate the motor being dropped down lower in the body than the superchiefs.

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Originally Posted by amphibious drew

Yes, the 450 is a poly body (3rd gen) with a techumseh OH160. The drive clutch was turned around and a driven that utilizes a spring system on the outside side of the ramps was used. This was to accommodate the motor being dropped down lower in the body than the superchiefs.

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Thanks Drew I learned something today