George, you are very hard to please! I think the guy who made this knew what he was doing. I'd like to know the weight too. One thing is for sure, a belt drive has to have two sprockets, upper and lower shafts, prop flange and so on. They all weigh at least 40 lbs. I think weight could be saved back by incorporating the alternator in the drive similar to Briggs and Stratton, likewise the forward engine mounts. Make that extra structure earn its keep. Jerry 
 
On Apr 30, 2008, at 5:21 PM, George Lendich wrote: 
 
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>> Does anyone recognize this drive? I found the photo yesterday but 
>> with no information. I think it is a beauty and I would like to know 
>> more. Jerry 
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> Jerry, 
> It looks very much a home made job, the top belt wheel looks to be > made of something solid and would be heavy I would imagine. I can't > say I like it or the engine mount - but Paul's the expert there. 
> I'm sure you could make something better Jerry. 
> It looks like they put the engine really low to cater for the off-> set thrust line - I wonder if it was made for a pusher? 
> George ( down under) 
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