Might have found a twin!

Kustrud · 02-29-2016, 11:32 PM

Been running the clone for a while now and it's blown me away with what it can do. However, I found a 14 HP Vanny on a generator I can probably get cheap. Will this work?? Haven't seen much on here about the 14's...

Morgan44 · 03-01-2016, 04:08 AM

It will work with some work or changes. Biggest issue is more than likely the crank is a tapered shaft. Most gen motors are but check to be sure. Your options are to have it turned down or buy a replacement. Turned down is good because it keeps the stock parts together, but either way is possible. Don't let the two initial horsepower numbers worry you a whole lot. My marathon vanny was born a 14, there is a lot of potential with any vanguard. If you were wanting to drag race for money, I'd tell you to hold off for more cc's, but I don't think that's what you are looking for.

Kustrud · 03-01-2016, 05:57 AM

Alright cool that's what I was wondering. So if it's tapered, it will be larger than a 1" and thus be able to be turned down to a 1" shaft and fit a comet clutch?

Dave in VA · 03-01-2016, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Kustrud

Alright cool that's what I was wondering. So if it's tapered, it will be larger than a 1" and thus be able to be turned down to a 1" shaft and fit a comet clutch?

Yep

Kustrud · 03-01-2016, 08:58 AM

Nice! Stand by, let me see if I can get this motor!

Kustrud · 03-01-2016, 10:13 AM

Its gone! **** it!

Field6565 · 03-01-2016, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kustrud

Its gone! **** it!

When you find a Vanguard for cheap you need to buy it right away! These aren't cheap motors and they go quick at a good price. Keep looking....

smokindawg · 03-02-2016, 10:11 PM

Yep, if they are any good they don't last long! Good hunting!

Kustrud · 03-02-2016, 10:45 PM

Man I called the second I saw it! I found another about two hours away waiting on a response. After having this clone, I want more haha! Is the twin a lot smoother as well? Like actual vibration I mean. I'm assuming so...

chevydmax6 · 03-06-2016, 12:07 PM

https://buffalo.craigslist.org/grd/5458586963.html

Here is a vtwin for u

02-29-2016, 11:32 PM	#1
Kustrud Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 282	Might have found a twin! Been running the clone for a while now and it's blown me away with what it can do. However, I found a 14 HP Vanny on a generator I can probably get cheap. Will this work?? Haven't seen much on here about the 14's...
Kustrud Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 282

03-01-2016, 04:08 AM	#2
Morgan44 Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 690	Re: Might have found a twin! It will work with some work or changes. Biggest issue is more than likely the crank is a tapered shaft. Most gen motors are but check to be sure. Your options are to have it turned down or buy a replacement. Turned down is good because it keeps the stock parts together, but either way is possible. Don't let the two initial horsepower numbers worry you a whole lot. My marathon vanny was born a 14, there is a lot of potential with any vanguard. If you were wanting to drag race for money, I'd tell you to hold off for more cc's, but I don't think that's what you are looking for.
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03-01-2016, 05:57 AM	#3
Kustrud Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 282	Re: Might have found a twin! Alright cool that's what I was wondering. So if it's tapered, it will be larger than a 1" and thus be able to be turned down to a 1" shaft and fit a comet clutch?
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smokindawg Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,755	Re: Might have found a twin! Yep, if they are any good they don't last long! Good hunting!

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Kustrud Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 282	Re: Might have found a twin! Man I called the second I saw it! I found another about two hours away waiting on a response. After having this clone, I want more haha! Is the twin a lot smoother as well? Like actual vibration I mean. I'm assuming so...
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