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Weed Eater Edger Boat
Anyone ever turn a WeedEater Edger into a small pond boat motor? Not a
string trimmer but using an Edger |
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Weed Eater Edger Boat
On Sun, 9 May 2010 18:17:53 -0500, "Dave"
wrote: Anyone ever turn a WeedEater Edger into a small pond boat motor? Not a string trimmer but using an Edger I've seen those "grass cutters" that are used here made into long tail motors. The kind that use a small two stroke engine in a backpack. The flexible shaft portion is removed leaving the engine with a 5 ft. shaft attached to it. A propeller on the end and a bracket to mount it and you're good to go... for a years or so as corrosion gets to them very rapidly. On the other hand they are cheap. Cheers, Bruce (bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom) |
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I have converted this same engine and it runs very well, and isn't too heavy. BUT, it really isn't suited to a warbird without quite a bit of work to lighten it up. I ended up spending quite a bit more in the end than if I had bought a new chinese made model engine. The engine was free, I got an EI system for about $60, timing kit with prop hub and magnet from CH for $60, a new carb for the G26 for $55, mount and muffler from wacker engines for $60.
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