Getting the project started again

[garyg]

Hey guys. A few years ago I posted some pics of this project but it really never got off the ground. I'm in the mood again so I'm going to take another shot although I need some help. The car is a vintage New Era corvette. The motor is a water cooled quickdraw 70cc two cycle boat motor. You guys that run boats know what you are looking at. I pretty much have everything figured out except the driveline. Because the motor is mounted perpendicular to the axel and sprocket I'm going to have to make a 90* turn in the driveline. I figure I could buy a quick change rear that would bolt in and work great so I'm taking suggestions on makes and models. Second I could fabricate a bevel right angle gearbox. It would cost a bunch less and I think it would work. Any thoughts. Thoughts on maybe a used rear for sale or suggestions on how I can make this work. Thanks in advance guys GG.

[Mike Casey]

love this. I have always wanted to do the same. What do you plan to use for water cooling? I would personally go with a rear end. With that nice engine and all the work you plan to put in. Might as well finish it off with a nice quick change rear.

[garyg]

I'm going to use a computer radiator. They are real small. I'll pump the cooling fluid with a small elec pump. If I could come up with an affordable quick change I'd do that for sure. I'm going to try to sell some of my boats to come up with some dough....

[Al Gibson (QSL)]

pretty cool project

[Emilio]

Very nice project! I've always felt the engine in these full cage cars should always sit up front. I too suggest a quick change rear especially for weight distribution, the 89 mustang 5.0 sucked for this configuration

[lalacurf121]

I'll pump the cooling fluid with a small elec pump. If I could come up with an affordable quick change I'd do that for sure.
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[garyg]

here are some pics of the run stand I built for testing

[garyg]

vids coming

[garyg]

http://youtu.be/os4kHeR7FTQ

Here's a vid running

[CALracing]

Looks great, what temps were you running?

[garyg]

I have only been able to run for about seven minutes at a time. The water pump im using is a windshield washer pump. it overheats. its not made for continuous use. the temp gets to about 100. Mitch at QD says im good to 200. I have a bigger radiator coming and I am going to make a holding tank for more capacity.

[Emilio]

When you said "cooling fluid" is this antifreeze for these type of engines? Btw love the Snap-on tool box, I don't think Snap-on makes that one anymore?

[garyg]

When you said "cooling fluid" is this antifreeze for these type of engines? Btw love the Snap-on tool box, I don't think Snap-on makes that one anymore?

I'm using a combo of water and a small amount of Water Wetter. The box was given to me by my Dad. It's a really nice box but it could use a cleaning. Thanks for noticing.

[Emilio]

Here's one option you could use for a water tank, don't know if this would be ridiculously to big, looks like 3 different sizes to choose from. Cool looking.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1-2-QT-GO-KAR ... 73&vxp=mtr

[garyg]

Here's one option you could use for a water tank, don't know if this would be ridiculously to big, looks like 3 different sizes to choose from. Cool looking.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1-2-QT-GO-KAR ... 73&vxp=mtr

Thanks for the tip! I am using an oval aluminum water bottle I got off Amazon. I have room for two bringing my water capacity to over forty ounces. I am adding another radiator and just got some new high flow fans. I'll keep you posted