What to build with old lawnmower engine?

sw33t_r3v3ng3 · 15-03-2014 02:23PM #1

I might be getting rid of an old lawnmower soon, but i'm thinking of keeping the engine as its in perfect condition.

What can i build that i could use a lawnmower engine on?

Any ideas appreciated and sorry if this is in the wrong section!

Wacker The Attacker · 15-03-2014 02:23PM

a sybian

Sir Arthur Daley · 15-03-2014 02:24PM

A go Kart

The Backwards Man · 15-03-2014 02:24PM

A lawnmower.

holystungun9 · 15-03-2014 02:24PM

Spanking machine. There's only so much spanking I can do till my hand gets sore, love.

LifeSaabItch · 15-03-2014 02:25PM

Go-Kart?

Sir Arthur Daley · 15-03-2014 02:25PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

A lawnmower.

A tractor one maybe?

holystungun9 · 15-03-2014 02:25PM

Wacker The Attacker wrote: »

a sybian

Are you one of the whack packers?

sw33t_r3v3ng3 · 15-03-2014 02:25PM

Wacker The Attacker wrote: »

a sybian

lol, not a hope...

bitburger · 15-03-2014 02:26PM

mower engines arent much fun for building cool things. the vertical shaft makes it difficult to attatch it to many mechanisms, if its a ride on however, it can be stripped down into a little gocart style thing

Sir Arthur Daley · 15-03-2014 02:27PM

bitburger wrote: »

mower engines arent much fun for building cool things. the vertical shaft makes it difficult to attatch it to many mechanisms,

Nothing a fisher price toy welder from lidl wont sort out.

jane82 · 15-03-2014 02:28PM

A shopping trolley with a bit of oomph. Nobody will get in your way during the aldi sales.

Think_then_talk · 15-03-2014 02:28PM

How about this

sw33t_r3v3ng3 · 15-03-2014 02:29PM

bitburger wrote: »

mower engines arent much fun for building cool things. the vertical shaft makes it difficult to attatch it to many mechanisms, if its a ride on however, it can be stripped down into a little gocart style thing

I am able to get one of these http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/487192/11828402/0/1264484623.jpg , is it possible to modify the frame for the engine ?

J_E · 15-03-2014 02:30PM

Build a self-thinking lawnmower.

A sentient lawnmower. Mowinator.

Wacker The Attacker · 15-03-2014 02:30PM

holystungun9 wrote: »

Are you one of the whack packers?

**** packers may be more appropriate given my suggestion

Peregrine · 15-03-2014 02:31PM

bitburger · 15-03-2014 02:32PM

doubt it, the engine has to be mounted with the shaft facing down or it wont run, if it does run it wont be lubing itself(heh heh) and will fail soon after anyway. It also has no gearbox so even if you sort it all it wont be going far or fast

sw33t_r3v3ng3 · 15-03-2014 02:35PM

bitburger wrote: »

doubt it, the engine has to be mounted with the shaft facing down or it wont run, if it does run it wont be lubing itself(heh heh) and will fail soon after anyway. It also has no gearbox so even if you sort it all it wont be going far or fast

What about this type of frame ? http://mayogokarts.com/img/03150200.jpg

Wacker The Attacker · 15-03-2014 02:35PM

bitburger wrote: »

doubt it, the engine has to be mounted with the shaft facing down or it wont run, if it does run it wont be lubing itself(heh heh) and will fail soon after anyway. It also has no gearbox so even if you sort it all it wont be going far or fast

Durrrrrty

stefan idiot jones · 15-03-2014 02:53PM

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EQhO0z8pJb8

Scrap any idea, it's already been perfected.

wexie · 15-03-2014 03:03PM

http://diydrones.com/

Build a neighbourhood protection drone

http://www.donedeal.ie/find/all/for-sale/Ireland/nailgun

BillyMitchel · 15-03-2014 03:07PM

Use McGuyver as your inspiration and the sky is your limit, literally.

If that fails build a Harley Davison.

sw33t_r3v3ng3 · 15-03-2014 03:12PM

BillyMitchel wrote: »

Use McGuyver as your inspiration and the sky is your limit, literally.

If that fails build a Harley Davison.

I like how you think, but i doubt a lawnmower engine woud get very high !

BillyMitchel · 15-03-2014 03:14PM

sw33t_r3v3ng3 wrote: »

I like how you think, but i doubt a lawnmower engine woud get very high !

Not with that attitude it won't!

sw33t_r3v3ng3 · 15-03-2014 03:17PM

BillyMitchel wrote: »

Not with that attitude it won't!

youd need a lot of power to counteract the weight though ?

Oranage2 · 15-03-2014 03:21PM

Paper weight?

Nemeses · 15-03-2014 03:22PM

sw33t_r3v3ng3 wrote: »

youd need a lot of power to counteract the weight though ?

You calling the OP fat??

BillyMitchel · 15-03-2014 03:24PM

sw33t_r3v3ng3 wrote: »

youd need a lot of power to counteract the weight though ?

Get two fibreglass wings. Each wing about 5 foot maybe 6. Get on top of a roof and let it drop, watch that motherfocker fly! Guarenteed to work.

Ilyushin76 · 15-03-2014 03:24PM

If you have the time you could try something like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybgQJlYRrZs#t=819

Capt'n Midnight · 15-03-2014 03:42PM

get a parachute and strap the lawnmower on your back

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramotor

What to build with old lawnmower engine?

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