Cheapest engine

[petewag]

I'm new to this forum and so far the information has been very informing.

I live in the states and I'm looking for a cheap 700cc to 850cc motor for a trike project, whos would be best and cheapest?

Thanks

[Byrdman]

I'm new to this forum and so far the information has been very informing.

I live in the states and I'm looking for a cheap 700cc to 850cc motor for a trike project, whos would be best and cheapest?

Thanks

Welcome to the nuthouse! Where are you located?

Ebay is always an option but watch out for resale junk. You could also try Craigslist?

personally think that any industrial duty diesel would suffice in a low duty cycle project like a motorcycle. Just make sure you find one that has parts and service support. Yanmar, Isuzu, Kubota, Deutz, Perkins, Diahatsu, or any of the Chinese clones would make a great powerplant choice.

[Rick]

Know what you mean. Here in the States, diesels are hard to come by. My personal preference for your needs would be to look for an old Kubota lawn mower/tractor. They're heavy, industrial engines, but durable. And parts are readily available in the States.

[petewag]

Thanks guys for the welcome and for the information.
I'm located near Reading, Pa.

I wasn't sure if the Kubota's where good enough, I'll have to keep me eye's open. Any clue what size engine I should look for? The trike was going to use a Honda 1979 650 engine, I was going to bore out the cylinder to 25% oversize but then the diesel idea came into play when a freind show me how he was making biodiesel for he BMW (car).

My daily commute is 150 round trip and if I could get 50 or 75 mpg and use boidiesel, I'd be happy.

THanks

[petewag]

For my trike project would a Kubota D602 work? 13.5 HP / 599ci.