My 1990 G8 16hp Chinese Honda Build and Questions

kyle14x7 · 08-01-2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bordin34

Well the engine shipped today and should be here within a week. I also bought all the metal and hardware I will need for the swap today as well as oil. I bought a 7/16 fine thread bolt to hold the clutch on which I think won't work but that is the only thread grade 5 came in. I am going to break it in with 15w-40 Motorcraft Diesel oil with Marvel Mystery in the tank and run it after break-in with 5w-40 Synthetic Rotella-T. I also replaced the rear end oil today and pulled the old engine out. right now I am tackling the rust.

The 7/16 fine thread didnt work for me. Try the 7/16 machined. A fine thread wont work.

kyle14x7 · 08-01-2008, 03:03 PM

How are you going to be mounting the motor? Also what type of car is the one you have under your post? I was looking at a 70 Chevelle yesterday. The guy wanted about $6500for it and it had an older 350 create engine and a 350 reduilt transmition. nothing else done to it other than primer.

bordin34 · 08-01-2008, 04:00 PM

I am mounting it basically the same way you did. The car in my sig is my 1973 Dodge Charger. I don't have a clue what chevies are worth.

bordin34 · 08-01-2008, 06:21 PM

Another update, the engine was delivered to NJ today. But the cart and I am in the Poconoes. So by next friday the engine should be in. I also measured and will have about 1/2" of clearance between the engine and the seat.

craig tn · 08-01-2008, 06:36 PM

Post a pic of the engine or a link to the place you got it from. I have a Hyundia that needs a transplant.
Craig

bordin34 · 08-01-2008, 08:09 PM

I got it from ebay. Just type in "16hp engine" and look for one with an electric start.

kyle14x7 · 08-01-2008, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bordin34

Another update, the engine was delivered to NJ today. But the cart and I am in the Poconoes. So by next friday the engine should be in. I also measured and will have about 1/2" of clearance between the engine and the seat.

I have about a 3 clearance between the engine and seat. When I measured mine before I got it seemed like it was not going to fit.

bordin34 · 08-03-2008, 04:39 PM

I Just looked at the engine and tried to test fit the clutch. As Kyle said, the cutout for the key in the clutch is too shallow and I will need to file the key. A week from now I will be back with my cart and will start the conversion. Does anybody have pictures of their throttle linkage?
Edit- I just found the size bolt I need of their website it says 3/8" 24 UNF.

bordin34 · 08-04-2008, 03:06 PM

i just read the manual and wow it is confusing. Is the reduction gear oil the same stuff as the engine oil? Do I have to fill them each through a different hole. Can I just fill the hole with the dipstick with engine oil and be fine? Also are do both drain plugs drain from the same place?
Edit- I just downloaded the Honda manual and it clears that up.

UBERCART · 08-04-2008, 06:54 PM

I hope it doesnt have a gear reduction kit on it.

08-01-2008, 03:03 PM	#12
kyle14x7 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 61	Re: My 1990 G8 16hp Chinese Honda Build and Questions How are you going to be mounting the motor? Also what type of car is the one you have under your post? I was looking at a 70 Chevelle yesterday. The guy wanted about $6500for it and it had an older 350 create engine and a 350 reduilt transmition. nothing else done to it other than primer.
kyle14x7 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 61

08-01-2008, 04:00 PM	#13
bordin34 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 63	Re: My 1990 G8 16hp Chinese Honda Build and Questions I am mounting it basically the same way you did. The car in my sig is my 1973 Dodge Charger. I don't have a clue what chevies are worth.
bordin34 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 63

08-01-2008, 06:21 PM	#14
bordin34 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 63	Re: My 1990 G8 16hp Chinese Honda Build and Questions Another update, the engine was delivered to NJ today. But the cart and I am in the Poconoes. So by next friday the engine should be in. I also measured and will have about 1/2" of clearance between the engine and the seat.
bordin34 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 63

08-01-2008, 06:36 PM	#15
craig tn Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Covington, TN Posts: 286	Re: My 1990 G8 16hp Chinese Honda Build and Questions Post a pic of the engine or a link to the place you got it from. I have a Hyundia that needs a transplant. Craig

08-01-2008, 08:09 PM	#16
bordin34 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 63	Re: My 1990 G8 16hp Chinese Honda Build and Questions I got it from ebay. Just type in "16hp engine" and look for one with an electric start.
bordin34 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 63

08-03-2008, 04:39 PM	#18
bordin34 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 63	Re: My 1990 G8 16hp Chinese Honda Build and Questions I Just looked at the engine and tried to test fit the clutch. As Kyle said, the cutout for the key in the clutch is too shallow and I will need to file the key. A week from now I will be back with my cart and will start the conversion. Does anybody have pictures of their throttle linkage? Edit- I just found the size bolt I need of their website it says 3/8" 24 UNF.
bordin34 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 63

08-04-2008, 03:06 PM	#19
bordin34 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 63	Re: My 1990 G8 16hp Chinese Honda Build and Questions i just read the manual and wow it is confusing. Is the reduction gear oil the same stuff as the engine oil? Do I have to fill them each through a different hole. Can I just fill the hole with the dipstick with engine oil and be fine? Also are do both drain plugs drain from the same place? Edit- I just downloaded the Honda manual and it clears that up.
bordin34 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 63

08-04-2008, 06:54 PM	#20
UBERCART Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 196	Re: My 1990 G8 16hp Chinese Honda Build and Questions I hope it doesnt have a gear reduction kit on it.
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