flathead motor needed

LsTmRbLs2 · 07-13-2011, 09:31 PM

Hi folks I need a good used flathead motor or sources to get the parts to rebuild mine at a reasonable price! the kits I have found online are around $900.00

This seems like a pretty outrageous price for a rebuild kit for a single cylinder motor!
For a comparison I just rebuilt a chevy small block for $1500.00 there has to be a better way!

Any help or advice is welcome & appreciated! thanks!

crash12888 · 07-13-2011, 10:29 PM

Lets start with what kind of motor you have and we can go from there. What have you priced that is $900.00 and what does it include?
And where are you located?

wrench71 · 07-13-2011, 11:12 PM

I'm assuming you've got a KF82. Anyway, Buggies Unlimited has full rebuild kits for a little over $500. That gives you a new crank, rod, piston, rings, pin, bearings, etc. You can get individual parts all over. I got a reconditioned crank and rod from J & M Golf carts for $165.00.

Later,

Sean

LsTmRbLs2 · 07-14-2011, 05:52 AM

Yes it is a KF82 (sorry I should have put that info in the header) I had looked into getting a complete motor from J&M but when they started using the word "IF" things rapidly got more expensive. I hadn't seen recon parts listed.

I am in the northern redneck state of Pennsylvania (the southern part of course) the $900.00 kit was from LVS in Florida. I looked at J&M's parts listing but didn't see any overhaul kits there.

I will look thru the listings again but I didn't see any kits from buggies unlimited for $500.00

The full story behind this....I bought the cart with a rod knock...only a few hours on a rebuild....tore it down found the crank end of the rod scored & no oil slinger......tried the cheap way out....bought a new rod & slinger & polished the crank....checked the clearances.....put it back together.....yep you guessed it ...it still knocks!! So now I'm going for the whole rebuild.

crash12888 · 07-14-2011, 06:40 AM

You could consider a 13HP clone swap and come in way under budget.

LsTmRbLs2 · 07-14-2011, 04:17 PM

Do you have any details on the clone swap? Or links to a previous thread? This is the first I have heard about this approach.

crash12888 · 07-14-2011, 07:25 PM

Sure, have a whole section on it!

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/clone-engine-swaps/

LsTmRbLs2 · 07-14-2011, 08:56 PM

Looks like I will be visiting my friendly local Harbor Freight after work Friday! YEEHAW

I also found the post about the crankshaft adapter for the clutch!!

Many thanks you've been a big help!!

2nd question how many cases of beer does it take to complete an engine swap??

lockman1 · 07-14-2011, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LsTmRbLs2

2nd question how many cases of beer does it take to complete an engine swap??

As many as you feel is necessary!

crash12888 · 07-14-2011, 10:04 PM

Yes, this is an area where you do not want to rush anything so stock up and if you can send the wife to the in-laws for the weekend, that's a big plus.

07-13-2011, 09:31 PM	#1
LsTmRbLs2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 6	flathead motor needed Hi folks I need a good used flathead motor or sources to get the parts to rebuild mine at a reasonable price! the kits I have found online are around $900.00 This seems like a pretty outrageous price for a rebuild kit for a single cylinder motor! For a comparison I just rebuilt a chevy small block for $1500.00 there has to be a better way! Any help or advice is welcome & appreciated! thanks!

07-13-2011, 10:29 PM	#2
crash12888 Gone Crazy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chesterfield, Va Posts: 6,019	Re: flathead motor needed Lets start with what kind of motor you have and we can go from there. What have you priced that is $900.00 and what does it include? And where are you located?

07-13-2011, 11:12 PM	#3
wrench71 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 6	Re: flathead motor needed I'm assuming you've got a KF82. Anyway, Buggies Unlimited has full rebuild kits for a little over $500. That gives you a new crank, rod, piston, rings, pin, bearings, etc. You can get individual parts all over. I got a reconditioned crank and rod from J & M Golf carts for $165.00. Later, Sean
wrench71 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 6

07-14-2011, 05:52 AM	#4
LsTmRbLs2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 6	Re: flathead motor needed Yes it is a KF82 (sorry I should have put that info in the header) I had looked into getting a complete motor from J&M but when they started using the word "IF" things rapidly got more expensive. I hadn't seen recon parts listed. I am in the northern redneck state of Pennsylvania (the southern part of course) the $900.00 kit was from LVS in Florida. I looked at J&M's parts listing but didn't see any overhaul kits there. I will look thru the listings again but I didn't see any kits from buggies unlimited for $500.00 The full story behind this....I bought the cart with a rod knock...only a few hours on a rebuild....tore it down found the crank end of the rod scored & no oil slinger......tried the cheap way out....bought a new rod & slinger & polished the crank....checked the clearances.....put it back together.....yep you guessed it ...it still knocks!! So now I'm going for the whole rebuild.

07-14-2011, 06:40 AM	#5
crash12888 Gone Crazy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chesterfield, Va Posts: 6,019	Re: flathead motor needed You could consider a 13HP clone swap and come in way under budget.

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07-14-2011, 04:17 PM	#6
LsTmRbLs2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 6	Re: flathead motor needed Do you have any details on the clone swap? Or links to a previous thread? This is the first I have heard about this approach.

07-14-2011, 07:25 PM	#7
crash12888 Gone Crazy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chesterfield, Va Posts: 6,019	Re: flathead motor needed Sure, have a whole section on it! http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/clone-engine-swaps/

07-14-2011, 08:56 PM	#8
LsTmRbLs2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 6	Re: flathead motor needed Looks like I will be visiting my friendly local Harbor Freight after work Friday! YEEHAW I also found the post about the crankshaft adapter for the clutch!! Many thanks you've been a big help!! 2nd question how many cases of beer does it take to complete an engine swap??

07-14-2011, 10:04 PM	#10
crash12888 Gone Crazy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chesterfield, Va Posts: 6,019	Re: flathead motor needed Yes, this is an area where you do not want to rush anything so stock up and if you can send the wife to the in-laws for the weekend, that's a big plus.

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