Racing Mower

[c.schulz]

Hey Guys, thought I would share my latest project.
It will be a Racing Lawnmower. I got inspired when I saw pics and videos of these crazy Canadian's that run not to far from me. And since I just couldnt start with a beginners class I jumped in with both feet to the top Outlaw class. Ive spent some time collecting parts and have just started putting together. Tell me what you think??

Chris

Sarted with a simple frame and drop axle.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/cschulz/Aug132010002Medium.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/cschulz/axle.jpg

[c.schulz]

Next was a very used engine. I added some extra parts for a fresh rebuild.
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[c.schulz]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/cschulz/IMG_2433.jpg
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Im starting off with a single carb to get me started and then Ill move on to twin carbs with alcohol.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/cschulz/945002.jpg

[c.schulz]

Found a hood that I liked. Then I started adding kart axles and bearings for axles and jackshaft. Also added wheels tires and seat.
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[c.schulz]

Adding some front brakes. Then its on to the steering.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/cschulz/1360Front_Brakes_with_Spindles-large.jpg
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[menosabe]

Cool kart. How did you get the cast aluminum parts looking so good?

[c.schulz]

The rods and flywheel are cut from billet not cast.

Chris

[menosabe]

very nice. I saw the sandblaster in background of picture and wondered how the pieces came out so smooth. Can't wait to see the finished product...keep posting pics

[KiwiMike]

It looks good Chris. You have spent a lot of time researching the go fast parts and fabrication of the frame. I bet that billet flywheel and conrods set you back a bit, they're really proud of that stuff. Is that a Tilletson Carb from EC?
As for the cleaning up of aluminum blocks and heads, I either blast them with the glass beads or use walnut shells depending on how bad they are.

[c.schulz]

It looks good Chris. You have spent a lot of time researching the go fast parts and fabrication of the frame. I bet that billet flywheel and conrods set you back a bit, they're really proud of that stuff. Is that a Tilletson Carb from EC?
As for the cleaning up of aluminum blocks and heads, I either blast them with the glass beads or use walnut shells depending on how bad they are.

Thanks Mike, the parts are not cheap as Im sure you know from karting. They get twice as exspensive when you have 2 cylinders. The Carb pictured came from EC but the actual set came from Mike Clements. He is the only one around that had the size I needed. HL380's.
Couldnt help the cleaning of the block. We did this motor on the cheap to get me started. Next motor will be a Kohler instead of the Briggs. Kohlers put out about 100hp and are much more stout than a Briggs.
I wanted to work out the chassis my first year and then add the horsepower later. A new chassis build means problems to work out, so I put my money into the chassis first. Chromoly! :thumb:

[mattw]

lookin good so far! is this your firstbuild?

[c.schulz]

lookin good so far! is this your firstbuild?

Yep first build. Ive had a lot of phone / email time with Ryan Kerr who is the top contender hands down. This guy builds some great stuff. So nice that he does this for a living!! I couldnt have done any of this with out him.

Chris
http://rykerracing.com/

[c.schulz]

Hey Matt, I know you have built one of these. Mind sharing some pics and info??

Chris

[Heff]

Nice Job Chris......as usual! Heff

[TAIL GATOR]

:wave: HEY CHRIS..,,..WHAT FRAME,DID YOU START WITH??? GREAT JOB(AS USUAL).....keep plugin away and keep us posted.....:thumb:

[mattw]

Hey Matt, I know you have built one of these. Mind sharing some pics and info??

Chris absoutly. now i dont have as mutch money. i have to say you are dooing a great job. and if you could tell me what all have you fabbed. because nobody could do what you are doing for a first build and acuall dooing it right.
heres the deere that i just finished. 15hp 50over
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/matts_mowing/Mobile%20Uploads/1211101033.jpg
rolling chassie (i rolled it 4times in process of rebuilding)
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/matts_mowing/Mobile%20Uploads/1010101149.jpg
i have another. superstock nothin special. and i have another deere with no motor set up for 22hp briggs twin
but ive been puting a good amount of money into this to sell it and make some cash (my fist piroity)
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/matts_mowing/0626101649b.jpg

[c.schulz]

:wave: HEY CHRIS..,,..WHAT FRAME,DID YOU START WITH??? GREAT JOB(AS USUAL).....keep plugin away and keep us posted.....:thumb:

The frame is from a late model Craftsman. A step thru frame not a step over tunnel.

Chris

[c.schulz]

Now I dont have as much money. I have to say you are doing a great job. And if you could tell me what all have you fabbed. because nobody could do what you are doing for a first build and acually doing it right.


Your machines look great Matt. And thanks for the good words.
From what you see in the pics I have not done to much fab work at this point but that is coming. Steering will take quite a bit of figuring. As for trying to do it right Im taking my lead from Ryan Kerr. He is tops in this field and has been very helpful with lots of direction on the design. If it would of been just me it would be more or less a photo copy of his. But he has given me lots of ideas based on his experience.

Here is shot of Ryan Mower.

Chris
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/cschulz/IMG_2214.jpg
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[mattw]

that steering design is what is on the deere. works great.

[TAIL GATOR]

:wave:HEY CHRIS......ANY UP-DATE'S, BEEN A FEW MONTH'S...WALT

[c.schulz]

Sorry No, but hoping to soon.

Chris