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Hello all,
As some of you may remember i recently bought a 1964 scrambler with an 8 horse honda. I actaully bought two one running and one for parts. I have big plans for the parts one, everything is there but the motor, and steering. The axles, body and tires are good. So here is the deal.
I have a twin cylinder 18 Briggs. It came out of a power washer and is a MONSTER
I have a few questions though.
Do you think the drive train of the scrambler will be able to handle all the power? (there is alot of torque) I Figured i would probably have to upgrade the chains, but im not sure how the rest would handle.
Also what is the best way to home-brew some steering. I know originally that scramblers had the steering wheel and i also know that some used sticks. I want to use the sticks. But i was thinking Of using cables. Instead of hydrolics because i don't have the original part. I wanted to use some pulleys and some cable for steering to pull the calibers but i know there are better ways i just dont know how to do without the original parts. So if anyone has any ideas that would be great. It would be great if someone could post or link me pictures to how the stick steering is set up.
I really like jerseybigfoots scrambler (the black one with the roll cage) and i think im going to use his as a model.
Any Help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks all
Mike
As some of you may remember i recently bought a 1964 scrambler with an 8 horse honda. I actaully bought two one running and one for parts. I have big plans for the parts one, everything is there but the motor, and steering. The axles, body and tires are good. So here is the deal.
I have a twin cylinder 18 Briggs. It came out of a power washer and is a MONSTER
I have a few questions though. Do you think the drive train of the scrambler will be able to handle all the power? (there is alot of torque) I Figured i would probably have to upgrade the chains, but im not sure how the rest would handle.
Also what is the best way to home-brew some steering. I know originally that scramblers had the steering wheel and i also know that some used sticks. I want to use the sticks. But i was thinking Of using cables. Instead of hydrolics because i don't have the original part. I wanted to use some pulleys and some cable for steering to pull the calibers but i know there are better ways i just dont know how to do without the original parts. So if anyone has any ideas that would be great. It would be great if someone could post or link me pictures to how the stick steering is set up.
I really like jerseybigfoots scrambler (the black one with the roll cage) and i think im going to use his as a model.
Any Help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks all
Mike
in it. I don't think he had any problems at Phillipsburg, (at least not before I left.) If the 400 isn't breaking chains while he's running the obsticle course or Mud bog, I think you'll be OK.
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