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These motors come with a detailed instruction manual with a full exploded view bill of material / parts list. They come with a 1-800 number for ordering new parts if you need them. You can download the .pdf manual for any of these motors from the Harbor Freight web site. They even have motor...

I just bought the 2.5HP Greyhound engine last week. I used it for running my motorized mechaincs creeper. Anyhow, check out this post for more shots and info www.garagejournal.com/?p=439#more-439 The only junk thing on these motors are the the govenor / throttle linkage system. I was easily...

A chain guard adds weight which decreases speed. A brake system adds weight which decreases speed. A brake system is redundant because I have shoes that can stop this light rig. A head rest adds weight which decreases speed. A head rest is redundant because I have to lean and turn my head in the...

The 31 Ford roadster has a 39 flathead motor. I restored this car from 2005 to 2008. Kept the car exactly how I found it. Full mechanical restoration, left the original paint. The 1946 Knucklehead is the same story. I've been building this bike with my buddy Carlos over the last two years...

This design is actually very stable at high speeds. I designed a two bar steering linkage with spherical ball joints and adjustable toe in. Currently it's aligned with .188" toe in. The design also has a mini friction damper for the steering lever that I made from an old die spring and some...

Thanks for the great advice and responses. This is actually the final version 3. The development can be viewed at these links. Yes, it's dangerous! www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYFIWsREqP0 www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2LEknVrJ8w www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=11372