Oldjimturbine 2 #1 Posted February 15, 2017 I just purchased another Ohlsson rice 1hp type 276 which doesn't have the gear reduction. I'm looking to use it for a bicycle friction drive unit, just wanted to get some past experiences of shunting a magneto motor to shut down the motor. Can the magnetos handle that, because I will be shorting out a coil. If I can't get the gears, I may use it to replace the old motor I have for tiny tiger generator. I have a k&s rear friction motor, called the bike machine. A small Mitsubishi engine 1.5hp t15 m-2c, that I cant find any I formation about on the internet about it, with a larger float carb looks like its from the 70's, when safety wasn't an issue.. It has a stop button attached to the engine itself that I will remote if I decide to use it. The instructions mention not to use the front brake when the friction drive is in use so stopping is unsafe with a front brake. I also have to remember to pull the lever up, which is behind the seat, hoping releasing the throttle control will slow it down to stop. I will post some pictures because it is in like new condition, the former owner smart enough not to use it after reading the instructions I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 698 #2 Posted February 15, 2017 Yes, you can connect a shut off switch to ground the points. There is a little threaded stud on the back of the plate which is used to connect the condenser. Connect your wire to that. Some engines come with a switch or just a metal tab which grounds it out for shut down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldjimturbine 2 #3 Posted February 16, 2017 Dumb, I didn't even think of the points, thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
factory 487 #4 Posted February 16, 2017 Apparently the Chicken Power bicycle engine used the Type 181 engine, this has a single reduction gearbox with clutch, which gives a maximum output speed of 3300rpm instead of 6300rpm. Unfortunately I seem to be missing the Type 276 info from my book. The Chicken Power kits do appear for sale occasionally. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldjimturbine 2 #5 Posted February 17, 2017 Thank you both for the info. I couldnt find any info on the 276 either except someone had it connected to a boat that was sold. I missed an auction not too long ago for one of those orline bike kits, I didn't wan to spend as much as the winner. I decided to try a friction wheel that you could connect any small engine to, and swap out quickly if the engine went bad. I want to use an ohlsson rice engine first. I also like the bike machine, and will try it around my home to see how well it runs. I like to ride the bike without the engine, but sometimes I may need to make some time, and I can't ride fast like I used to. I will put some pictures up of the ohlsson rice engines I have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
