Gs300l lawnmower:d

[Kitten Tooth]

I know that i have been talking about this rebuild for EVER now... the motor from the 1983 GS300LD is finished and i have all the parts to make it run. All i have to do now is install the engine in the frame and make it run. My frame doesn't have a title though and it will be a pain to get one. I decided that i was going to use this engine in a gokart type thing.. I found that i can get a craftsman riding lawnmower frame and body for pretty cheap So, im going to set everything up with the stock harness and ignition. I'll leave the pipes short as well for a cool sounding... lawnmower, and modify the fiberglass body with louvers to direct airflow to the motor for cooling. Any tips or ideas? should i ground things to the block, or the lawntractor frame? also, if i get an electronic tach, will it be wired into the Signal generator under the engine cover on the right side of the motor?

Ill keep you guys updated,
KT

 

[Woodsy]

Will it get enough cooling under there?...

 

[mriddle]

Please don't cut up a good exhaust system for this !

 

[Kitten Tooth]

oh no, i have the D model exhaust with the removable mufflers it should be awesome. There will be plenty of airflow to the engine with the air scoops on the fiberglass hood. I might get all jazzy and install a radiator fan or something.

 

[Skateguy50]

Well remembering you are 14 I say its a great project and might be better suited for the John Deer paint scheme than rednecks plan for his 450.

You could of course just try to get a cheap frame with a title and keep it on two wheels.

 

[Kitten Tooth]

thats the thing about a new frame though is that i cant really spend any more money on this. Im broke as it is and im also in debt after buy all the parts to get that death machine of a KZ1000 running also, just clarifying, im 15 now I think im going to put the headers on upside down so they stick out the top of the fiberglass hood. I might keep the steering wheel and just clamp on a lever for the clutch. Or, i could just keep the foot pedals and do handlebars instead of a wheel. All i know is it will have gauges, lights, and better wheels, tires, and brakes for higher speeds. IM GONNA DRIVE THIS TO SCHOOL!! My shop teacher will have a heart attack

 

[Hornswaggle]

Sounds like a very cool project! Be sure to post some pictures. You can Google 'garden tractor pulling' for some ideas too.

 

[Skateguy50]

Ahh 15, my bad

Go for it, and post lots of pictures. Do you have any of the KZ up?

 

[posplayr]

here is a barebones schematic for a 550 bobber that you could adapt for your cart. Check the componenet list most of that you will probably need.

It is a 550 schematic because I litterally took the OE schematic componenets from the 550 manual.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=153727&highlight=550+bobber

 

[Kitten Tooth]

Sorry guys, its been a while since i posted anything. Im at school right now and youtube is blocked so i cannot give you the link to my KZ1000 until i get home. Since i put all the money into the 300 already, i decided i was just going to build it as a motorcycle and not use the motor in the cart. However, i got a 1976 KZ400D3 engine donated to me with the coil and all the electronics ill post lots of pics and im keeping the riding lawnmower idea. Ill keep you guys posted!