Ed Kennell 38,209 #1 Posted May 12, 2022 Well, since I sold my show rider at the Steam-o-Rama last week, I'm trying to get a ride running for the Big Show. I found enough junque to put a roller together. Now I need a motor or engine. Electric or gas, front or rear mount? All ideas considered. 11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,016 #2 Posted May 12, 2022 Outside the box here, but how about a Gravely transmission with an electric motor. Three batteries under the hood, turn the motor on with a contractor so it runs at a constant speed and use some sort of clutch and the transmission gears for speed control. Maybe even better, use a hydro for 'infinite' forward/reverse direction and speed control. I'll enjoy watching the build. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #3 Posted May 12, 2022 I'll be watching your progress. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,317 #4 Posted May 12, 2022 How about a 2 cylinder Kohler with stacks. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,598 #5 Posted May 12, 2022 Lookin good so far! Beat Tesla to the “charger” station… Go electric with 3 batteries (36 v) and on / off motor with standard WH clutch system… same system as my E141… I can send you whatever pics you want… 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,317 #6 Posted May 12, 2022 If you go electric you are going to need a long drop cord to get around the Fairgrounds. 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,653 #7 Posted May 13, 2022 57 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: If you go electric you are going to need a long drop cord to get around the Fairgrounds. You made me think of that climate convention in Scotland and that hotel the officials were staying in that had to bring in diesel generators to charge all the green electric busses lolz. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,601 #8 Posted May 13, 2022 (edited) Here to watch the show. I say a diesel engine, running a a generator, that runs a 10hp 240v electric motor. Or use what ever you have laying around in 5gal pails. Edited May 13, 2022 by Achto 2 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #9 Posted May 13, 2022 32 minutes ago, EB-80/8inPA said: You made me think of that climate convention in Scotland and that hotel the officials were staying in that had to bring in diesel generators to charge all the green electric busses lolz. Electric may be a good idea, but we're a long way from ready.... 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,759 #10 Posted May 13, 2022 Forget the Electric, thankfully this isn't Tesla! You want dependability to make several laps of the Fairgrounds. Looks like a gear transmission back there. Put a good old K series in it and up the pulley size to increase speed a little. You can put a nice two person bench seat on that platform, maybe even enough room for a sleeping bag. Strap some 5 gallom buckets on the back and have a mobile Jethro Clampitt sales mobile. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,209 #11 Posted May 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said: Looks like a gear transmission back there. That's actually an Eaton 6 hydro. They have some interesting features including a plunger type tow /drive valve that makes for easy no load engine starting when in the tow position and a positive parking brake. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,209 #12 Posted May 13, 2022 The Eaton 6 hydro was used in the '70s 800 series. A totally different frame mounting system. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #13 Posted May 13, 2022 the sky's the limit! I see two Kohler 8hp engines. One to run the hydro, the other to provide belt driven power to the snow cone / margarita maker! It is time to get a little practical. 3 1 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,307 #14 Posted May 13, 2022 Skip the gas, diesel and electric motors and go totally green. 1 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,150 #15 Posted May 13, 2022 14 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: If you go electric you are going to need a long drop cord to get around the Fairgrounds. You can run around behind Ed with a monkey grinder genny! 11 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: Forget the Electric You want dependability to make several laps of the Fairgrounds. Forget my first suggestion! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,317 #16 Posted May 13, 2022 Ed I have a couple of logging chains and some leather give me the go ahead and I rig up something that we can hook Skunky into . You provide the buggy whip . !/8 horse power tractor with a @squonk in front. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 925 #17 Posted May 13, 2022 How about a Detroit 2 cycle engine awesome torrque! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,591 #18 Posted May 13, 2022 Lots of excellent suggestions. Maybe combine them? A pedal start gas engine which starts a fair sized diesel which is powering a generator which charges the batteries which sends the juice to an electric motor which turns the hydro transmission.... AND the margarita production machine. 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,209 #19 Posted May 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Lots of excellent suggestions. Sure are....You guys are full of it....... ehum ideas. Maybe I should clarify how this buggy will be used. I won't be needing speed or a parachute to get it stopped. Remember 55 years ago, I got to drive the Old Reliable on the street before Dave Strickler and Bill Jenkins took over. This will be a Side by Side two seater with a small stake body for cruising shows. Who knows, If it is comfortable enough, Mrs K may join me . It will also be my transporter to my deer stand, so it may have a bow rack and a winch to load venison. OK, keep em coming. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,209 #20 Posted May 13, 2022 6 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Ed I have a couple of logging chains and some leather give me the go ahead and I rig up something that we can hook Skunky into . You provide the buggy whip . !/8 horse power tractor with a @squonk in front. That may work Jimmy, but I need power year round. Guess I could adopt the Squonk. Another dependent would really help my income tax. Wonder how much a Squonk eats. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,591 #21 Posted May 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: keep em coming 12 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: I need power year round My idea still fits within the requested parameters. 12 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Wonder how much a Squonk eats The consumption to financial return ratio could be very close. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #22 Posted May 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: It will also be my transporter to my deer stand Electric is quiet! Sneak right up on them deer. Call you silent Eddie! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,598 #23 Posted May 13, 2022 37 minutes ago, JoeM said: Electric is quiet! Sneak right up on them deer. Call you silent Eddie! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,297 #24 Posted May 14, 2022 On 5/13/2022 at 10:26 AM, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Ed I have a couple of logging chains and some leather give me the go ahead and I rig up something that we can hook Skunky into . You provide the buggy whip . !/8 horse power tractor with a @squonk in front. Whips Chains Leather Jim, keep in mind that this is a family friendly site! 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,074 #25 Posted May 15, 2022 Family friendly site ?… then why do we lie and steal horses ?… 5 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
