How do I reverse drive an engine

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Rich-Johnson
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Vintage Karting items owned: 1959 Rupp Dart Kart with West Bend motor

How do I reverse drive an engine

Post by Rich-Johnson » Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:18 pm

Just curious....how do I change a motor from a clockwise drive to a counter clockwise drive...what parts would I need...is this an easy task ???

Thanks guys :D

Rich

Rob Voska
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Re: How do I reverse drive an engine

Post by Rob Voska » Fri Sep 21, 2007 7:46 pm

Early 580 West Bend I assume. You will need a flywheel and cam for the points.
I have seen some flywheels key'ed for reverse rotation. It's not hard just sit down and think it through.

Al Klusman Jr-Torque
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Vintage Karting items owned: 1962 "Lighting Bug"
1960 Bug "Scorpion"

Re: How do I reverse drive an engine

Post by Al Klusman Jr-Torque » Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:23 pm

Rick
If you let me know just what engine or engines you are talking about
I will tell you what you need to change the rotation on them.
Go Fast!!
Torque

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