Arwing64
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I removed a 4.5 HP Tecumseh 2-stroke HSK845 engine from an MTD snowblower and wanted to use it for a mini bike project.
I am well aware that the motor mounts for those engines are off to the side and have already had that figured out.
The carburetors on these engines is very similar to most horizontal shaft Tecumseh engines.
These engines do not come with any sort of manual throttle and the throttle is only controlled by the governor. I was wondering if there is a way to make a manual throttle setup on these engines. My plan was to hook the throttle cable for the mini bike to the engine but also use the governor to act as a rev limiter. I really didn't want to risk running without the governor so I don't blow it up. It will also need some sort of throttle return spring to bring it back to idle.
I know I need to have a throttle lever like what is on any other engine for this to work, but how I would attach it to the carburetor and the governor is the real question. I am not sure how to go about doing this. Any ideas?
I am well aware that the motor mounts for those engines are off to the side and have already had that figured out.
The carburetors on these engines is very similar to most horizontal shaft Tecumseh engines.
These engines do not come with any sort of manual throttle and the throttle is only controlled by the governor. I was wondering if there is a way to make a manual throttle setup on these engines. My plan was to hook the throttle cable for the mini bike to the engine but also use the governor to act as a rev limiter. I really didn't want to risk running without the governor so I don't blow it up. It will also need some sort of throttle return spring to bring it back to idle.
I know I need to have a throttle lever like what is on any other engine for this to work, but how I would attach it to the carburetor and the governor is the real question. I am not sure how to go about doing this. Any ideas?