I am a nerd in a tractor shop on this build!!!! I love seeing this come together and I can't wait to ride it myself. .5 mph but climb Everest!! This is the stuff people love, keep it up!
Great advice on OTJ injuries 😂 In the past when I got cut, a piece of a paper towel or rag, with some electrical tape wrapped at just the right amount of pressure would fix most cuts. In my older days, I’ve grown very fond of gloves!
Good video Squirrel. Thank you. Couple things. The pillow block mentioned above is a very good idea. You might be able to use a duplicate of the one at the front of the frame inside where the horizontal steering shaft connects. Also, I'm sure I don't have to remind you of this but remember... 1.5 HP. Doesn't sound like much but the TORQUE and physical weight that you are dealing with is a whole different ballgame. You may be making MORE TORQUE than 8 to 12 HP Kohler.
Think I have an old pillow block here from the front of an old frame- great idea!! ...and yes, these were torque engines. 1.5hp@550rpm comes out to about 15ft/lb which would definitely get the job done. However, what concerns me is that instead of a .5-.75:1 pulley ratio like on a typical horse, Im having to go to 4:1 in an attempt to get 5mph top speed from 550rpm haha.
I am a nerd in a tractor shop on this build!!!! I love seeing this come together and I can't wait to ride it myself. .5 mph but climb Everest!! This is the stuff people love, keep it up!
Thanks buddy, really!!! A complete 180 from what we do, it’s kinda fun!
Great advice on OTJ injuries 😂
In the past when I got cut, a piece of a paper towel or rag, with some electrical tape wrapped at just the right amount of pressure would fix most cuts.
In my older days, I’ve grown very fond of gloves!
Yes sir, keep right on rollin!
Love it! Super cool old school!
Thanks buddy!
Good video Squirrel. Thank you.
Couple things.
The pillow block mentioned above is a very good idea. You might be able to use a duplicate of the one at the front of the frame inside where the horizontal steering shaft connects.
Also, I'm sure I don't have to remind you of this but remember...
1.5 HP.
Doesn't sound like much but the TORQUE and physical weight that you are dealing with is a whole different ballgame.
You may be making MORE TORQUE than 8 to 12 HP Kohler.
Think I have an old pillow block here from the front of an old frame- great idea!!
...and yes, these were torque engines. 1.5hp@550rpm comes out to about 15ft/lb which would definitely get the job done. However, what concerns me is that instead of a .5-.75:1 pulley ratio like on a typical horse, Im having to go to 4:1 in an attempt to get 5mph top speed from 550rpm haha.
Get a pillow block for the steering shaft, that will help it
Perfect idea, quick n easy too. Thanks!
Agreed. Good idea.
that is a old hit and miss engine
Mid-late 1920s from what I can tell.