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Pete Read
2026-01-29 03:26
There's a few guy around who have gone front engined. Though you will be the first with a 3 wheeler!
Find some inspiration here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EQ_u12jklU
Then there is always the loveable nutter Kelly Wood in the US who built a front wheel drive kart!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK6u5gF2dyg
Pursang
2026-01-29 06:16
Thanks Pete, Cheers!
Mick Percy
2026-01-30 01:12
I noticed that there's a few in the GB club as well. If you watch the Brooklands vid that was posted to the site, they do a walkaround and there's at least two that have the engine at the front. Maybe they have have build threads on the UK forums?
IIRC Kelly used a chain drive on the outside of the chassis with the engine mounted 'conventionally'. Rotating the engine and using a prop shaft is conceivable, but the torque converter would be the challenge.
What about using a regular prop driven differential and putting the CVT up the front facing forwards. Then you could run the prop under the engine and run a chain up to the CVT. If you relocate the fuel tank you'd gain a bit of headroom to move the engine upwards.
The prop could then run pretty much straight along the bottom of the passenger compartment and kick up behind the driver. Then all you need is a shaft drive rear wheel assembly.
Pursang
2026-01-30 03:35
Rotated engine, prop shaft and rear mounted CVT is how I am building it. (mostly done) I have
Pursang
2026-01-30 03:37
a rear bevel drive from a motorcycle, way too big and heavy, but I'm working on that.
Pursang
2026-01-30 03:45
(TIP: DON'T press enter to start a new line.) Trickiest bits have been CVT must operate at engine speed so shaft must too, between legs and under butt! Needing to have an intermediate gear reduction between the CVT and the shaft drive swing arm. Accurately aligning and mounting the various parts is a bit more challenging than a chain drive to an axle.
Pursang
2026-01-30 03:46
I have some pics of my progress but the / command is not giving me access to posting media.
Pursang
2026-01-30 23:33
My problem with / solved. Operator error!ðĪŠ Up and Down buttons solved it.
CCA
2026-01-31 11:11
Good to hear you got it Sorted. (BTW you can hold the shift button and press enter to give a new line, not that they are shown here - another thing for the todo list).
Ahhh rear mounted CVT, yes that would provide a nice offset up to the rear axle.
I'm guess a bevel or worm drive gearbox? If you can find a 6:1 worm box, you can then reduce the effective size of the drive pulley to pretty much 1:1 which might help with packaging.
Very keen to see how this works out. An interesting build for sure.
Mick Percy
2026-02-01 06:57
That's a cool looking build, shame there's not more info.
Almost looks like a 2-seater with the offset steering wheel.
Pursang
2026-01-11 08:58
Whippet....Whippet good!ð
Pursang
2026-01-11 08:58
Whippet....Whippet good!ð
Pursang
2026-01-11 08:56
Takes a bit of hunting...but the deals are out there!ð
Pursang
2026-01-11 08:56
Takes a bit of hunting...but the deals are out there!ð
Pursang
2026-01-11 08:56
Takes a bit of hunting...but the deals are out there!ð
Pursang
2026-01-11 08:56
Takes a bit of hunting...but the deals are out there!ð
Pursang
Pursang published a new post in Pursangs "Vintage Morgan" Inspired 3 Wheeler.
Xmas Bits
Steering progress
Some bits for the Morgan(ish) Kart arrived today.I decided that a 300mm Chinese steering rack would save some time and experimentation, despite the extra weight and complexity. I found one for $42 Aud...
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Mick Percy
2026-01-08 06:25
that's a bargain
Pursang
2026-01-11 08:56
Takes a bit of hunting...but the deals are out there!ð
Pursang
2025-08-30 03:24
Moral of this story: Cut Once.....Kick yourself in the butt 3 times!
Pursang
2025-08-30 03:24
Thanks Mick. Now, in an example of reality & honesty seldom seen on the internet (where everything seems perfect), I have a confession to make:
After boasting of the success of the first pillar, posted here, I cut into the second one ,drained and cleaned it and chopped it off in the cut-off saw.
Although both struts were removed from the same car!?!?, the second one had its rebound stopper welded 30mm further up the shaft.
Second pillar is, therefore, 30mm too short!!! BUGGER!:(blush)
Mick Percy
2025-08-30 03:24
Nicely done
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