newbie with a sidewinder

[sidewinder73]

I guys I just found your great site!I just picked up a sidewinder 73?Its a project with no motor.Question I have is what motor to put in it I posted pics under hustler name sidewinder,I know a briggs is the motor of choise,But I have a 200 cc honda from a quad 5 speed with reverse should I do it or settle for something else...Thanks..

[liflod]

I would use a small Briggs, Kohler or Chinese knock-off with 8-15 horsepower. I would also change the transmission clutch to a torque sensitive model instead of the speed sensitive model thats on there now. With the quad or trike motor you have, you will not get enough air around it or through it to keep it cool.

[Amphiman1]

sidewinder

that is pretty nice looking, i wouldn't cob it up though...
even has the trail blazer tires on it too , with wheels

[MarshallEpp]

Motor

Powermax makes a real nice Honda clone motor 16hp for just under 400.00 shipping included.A few of us here have this motor installed in our 6x6.good dependable motor.

[sidewinder73]

Powermax makes a real nice Honda clone motor 16hp for just under 400.00 shipping included.A few of us here have this motor installed in our 6x6.good dependable motor.

Thanks for letting me know about the powermax motor

[LarryW]

Powermax makes a real nice Honda clone motor 16hp for just under 400.00 shipping included.A few of us here have this motor installed in our 6x6.good dependable motor.

Hey Sidewinder,

I agree with MarshallEpp. Best bang per buck. I wouldnt suggest a atv/atc/motorcycle style engine just because of complication with shifting and such. The good ole horizontal style small engine(although not small like they used to be) running a cvt work awesome in these amphibs.

Keep us updated on the progress. Not many sidewinders around!! I bet I can speak for all of us on this but I love seeing the rarer ones up and running!!!

[Amphiman1]

rarer ones

Hey Sidewinder,

I agree with MarshallEpp. Best bang per buck. I wouldnt suggest a atv/atc/motorcycle style engine just because of complication with shifting and such. The good ole horizontal style small engine(although not small like they used to be) running a cvt work awesome in these amphibs.

Keep us updated on the progress. Not many sidewinders around!! I bet I can speak for all of us on this but I love seeing the rarer ones up and running!!!

you need to come to my house Larry.....

[Model Citizen]

Now now One & Only, Larry W said he likes to see the rare ones up & RUNNING. EVERYONE would love seeing what you got up & running, you know? Spread the joy.



Bridget

[Amphiman1]

joy of joys....

Now now One & Only, Larry W said he likes to see the rare ones up & RUNNING. EVERYONE would love seeing what you got up & running, you know? Spread the joy.



Bridget

Come visit said the spider to the fly... See gallery, ask jp too..

[sidewinder73]

Hey Sidewinder,

I agree with MarshallEpp. Best bang per buck. I wouldnt suggest a atv/atc/motorcycle style engine just because of complication with shifting and such. The good ole horizontal style small engine(although not small like they used to be) running a cvt work awesome in these amphibs.

Keep us updated on the progress. Not many sidewinders around!! I bet I can speak for all of us on this but I love seeing the rarer ones up and running!!!

Thanks guys,I will keep you all up to date with my project..

Dave

[sidewinder73]

clutch and belt drive set up

When I do pick up my motor I will next need to know what clutch and belt drive setup I will need I am hoping it wont be too expensive,I have a sidewinder, check pics under sidewinder73 there is some kind of clutch on the trans side thats all I have right now...

[sidewinder73]

project sidewinder...It Runs!!!!

Hey Guys,I can say it runs but all I can do is go straight until I can get my steering cable for it,I have replaced the bearings,chains,The plates that hold the inner bearings and axles I changed over the steel rotted plates with stainless steel plates and any bolts I have replaced with stainless bolts,Of course I went the hard road when it came to a motor I made custom mounts to hold a Honda 200cc(five speed centrificul clutch) four wheeler motor hooked to the apex trans,I will try to find a different gas tank eventually,For now it runs and moves how fast is yet to be determined,I am excited to get this far with it!!! Hope you guys like it..

[Mike]

Congratulations on getting it running and thanks for posting some pictures. Keep us updated on your progress.

[LarryW]

Wow, you have done a lot to it! Looking good.
Pictures are really worth a thousand words. Nice work!

[sidewinder73]

Thanks guys,I will keep you up to date.