20 hp honda v-twin for scrambler?

[pbbrian]

I bought a four person scrambler and it's a total rebuild. No motor, missing left side brakes, no chains, so on and so on. My questions are: IF i can find the parts to put it back to original transmission wise is the 20 hp too much engine for the drive train?
IF i can fit the motor in, can i find a clutch to work with this engine. The engine is currently sitting on a 5000 psi pressure washer. I really respect everyone's opinion on this site so any input is welcome

Brian

[flippy]

I have a 16hp flat twin Briggs in mine and I know for a fact the tranny gave me problems.I did add clutch material to the entire clutch disc.If the clutches start slipping they will overheat.I personally would do it if I already had the motor.I think I would buy a t-20 if possible.Trying to find scrambler transmission parts is very difficult.I had a complete 30 year rust bucket but all the parts were there.

[pbbrian]

I like the idea of going with a t-20 instead of the original transmission ( reverse and all) but does that mean the steering wheel goes away and i need to install laterals? I like the looks of the steering wheel but I am missing half the tranny so something is going to have to give, thanks for the input Flippy!

[Mike]

The steering wheel wouldn't necessarily have to go away. If you had to have it you could but I think the laterals would give you more control so that you could operate both sides completely independent of one another. There is a member on this site who added a steering wheel to his Max II. He has pictures in the gallery showing the linkage and how it works. If you are set on a steering wheel you can check that out to get an idea of what it will take.

[pbbrian]

Thanks for the advise Mike. I did a little looking around in the gallery but couldn't find those pics. Will keep looking. All this 6x6 stuff is new to me but I have always wanted one and now just trying to educate myself before I start ripping it apart. The excitement is electric and cant wait to get it running!

[Mike]

Sorry, I thought the photos were in the gallery but they were attached to this thread: http://www.6x6world.com/forums/max-a...el-set-up.html

[pbbrian]

Thanks again Mike. I believe that was the info I needed to get the ball rolling.