Dumb question: Can a vertical shaft engine be run horizontal

[Sam Mac]

You are going to spend way more than it's worth to convert a CV into a CH. Just two items that you would need to change are the block and front plate. Look for a Cub 2185 and pull the CH 18 out of it.

[jmroy]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

You are going to spend way more than it's worth to convert a CV into a CH. Look for a Cub 2185

I see a $200 engine (less once you haggle with him) and less than $100 in parts plus time. A 2185 with a good motor will still probably run you $500 if you wait long enough for one to cross your path. Obviously you have to factor in the opportunity cost of going through the entire motor but if you were going to go through it anyway...

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by jmroy

I see a $200 engine (less once you haggle with him) and less than $100 in parts plus time. A 2185 with a good motor will still probably run you $500 if you wait long enough for one to cross your path. Obviously you have to factor in the opportunity cost of going through the entire motor but if you were going to go through it anyway...

I would love to know how you figure you can convert a Vert into a Horz for $200.00 when you have to replace the block, front closure plate, intake manifold, carb, at least one valve cover and I’m guessing some other internal items.

[jmroy]

Mount the engine from the pto end instead of the bottom, it eliminates the need for a new block and closure plate. Obviously this wouldn't work if you were trying to get a plug and play motor but hes building an articulated 4x4, I think fabricating a vertical engine mount wont be the biggest issue he runs into. The carb I was assuming was also a downdraft style like the horizontal shafts which I see is not the case so add that to my list.

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by jmroy

Mount the engine from the pto end instead of the bottom, it eliminates the need for a new block and closure plate. Obviously this wouldn't work if you were trying to get a plug and play motor but hes building an articulated 4x4, I think fabricating a vertical engine mount wont be the biggest issue he runs into. The carb I was assuming was also a downdraft style like the horizontal shafts which I see is not the case so add that to my list.

Sounds like a great idea, let me know how it works out.

[Vince_o]

Sam

Some of the early Mag and commands have blocks with the mounting ears to mount it both ways. Some of the mags in the crapsmen were like that.

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by Vince_o

Sam

Some of the early Mag and commands have blocks with the mounting ears to mount it both ways. Some of the mags in the crapsmen were like that.

Chumlee I know that. Take a look at the pic on page 1