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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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Talking rotary things

I understand and have seen rotary was used in other things. anyone ever see a rotary lawnmower or an outboard motor? or snow machine? Bob
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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here somebody put a snow mobile engine to good use.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/coot-...spagenameZWDVW

yea there were mowers and outboard motors. search this forum for rotary museum, there is a really cool thread with lots of pics.
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 01:57 AM
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I'd put a 12A in that thing.
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 08:02 AM
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what thing? I always thought that a rotary in a wood boat would work out well due to lack of vibration and power to weight ratio. Bob
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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That utv thing.
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Red face utv thing

Oh. I agree Fire it up with a 12 a hold your hat and holler Yeeeee Haaaa while popping the clutch , gotta love it. Bob
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdeTj7nyN-s

20b powerboat.. looks like it pulls pretty good


Edit.. found a way better one.. listen to that thing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpxK2ub-qCs
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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Cool rotary outboard or mower,

anyone have one in working order? wanna swap for something ?????
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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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i had a rotary gokart using the sachs 303cc engine, & mounted it on a mower. i'll go take some pictures if you want?
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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Really would have a rotary driven mower or outboard. Bob
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Old Mar 22, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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Heres a vid of a sachs km48 (160cc) on an old masport ride on at the summernats at meremere New Zealand
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adJg_SVZ0i0
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