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Offline MOWtivator

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running a single on its side
« on: March 26, 2015, 04:11:08 am »
does anyone know if it is possible to run a ohv single on its side with the head pointing in the upward direction
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Re: running a single on its side
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2015, 05:31:35 am »
YES IT IS.
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Re: running a single on its side
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2015, 08:35:43 am »
You have to run it at an angle so the oil slinger is in the oil though.  The intake port will be facing down, so you will need a custom intake.

You also need to drill the block so the cam and crank get oil.

Vent out the valve cover.  Plug the original vents.

Supporting the crank on the flywheel side helps greatly.

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Re: running a single on its side
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2015, 10:17:24 am »
Why bother the Honda and clones have far superior heads than the briggs and purpose built as horizontal shaft
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Re: running a single on its side
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2015, 10:21:13 am »
Quote from: PJG56 on March 26, 2015, 10:17:24 am
Why bother the Honda and clones have far superior heads than the briggs and purpose built as horizontal shaft

Agreed.  Or build a Kohler horizontal.   Far superior engines.
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Re: running a single on its side
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2015, 07:56:08 pm »
FOUND IT!  http://www.heymow.com/index.php?topic=6427.0

This was one of the first threads i completely read through when i first joined the forum
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Re: running a single on its side
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2015, 08:52:53 pm »
Quote from: leman on March 26, 2015, 07:56:08 pm
FOUND IT!  http://www.heymow.com/index.php?topic=6427.0

This was one of the first threads i completely read through when i first joined the forum
I wouldn't ever do it again though.  Much better options out here now. 

Zach Kerber single horizontal is NASTY......much more power than any briggs.   
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Re: running a single on its side
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2015, 07:43:18 am »
Um fastest lap time set by open kart in indoor racing was by horizontal 16.5ohv beat star, blockzilla, gx390, and Tecumseh start.
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Re: running a single on its side
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2015, 09:10:33 am »
Quote from: Darkviper on March 27, 2015, 07:43:18 am
Um fastest lap time set by open kart in indoor racing was by horizontal 16.5ohv beat star, blockzilla, gx390, and Tecumseh start.
they're not talking karts....
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Re: running a single on its side
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2015, 08:37:28 am »
but they are talking about the same engines…..
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