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	Snapper Rear-Engine Riding Mowers
		With a variety of models, a range of engines that feature the power of Briggs & Stratton and Kohler along with a variety of cutting widths, Snapper rear engine riders are the easy choice for a great looking lawn every time out.
		Variety of Briggs & Stratton or Kohler engine choices for easy operation and long life.
		Disc drive transmission with sealed differential and 5-speed on-the-go shifting.
	www.snapper.com /rear_engine_riders.html (334 words)

	Rear Engine Cars - Home Page
		Back in the 1930s, rear engine cars were considered the wave of the future.
		Great automotive engineers like Hans Ledwinka and Ferdinand Porsche believed that, by putting the power-train in back of the rear axle, cars could be made lower, lighter, cooler, safer, roomier, cheaper, more aerodynamic, better riding and better handling.
		Note that the engine is aft of the rear axle.
	members.aol.com /redbat01/web (419 words)

	Engine Removal Procedure
		Continue raising the front and rear of the car until it has been raised high enough for the fan shroud to clear the lowest point under the rear of the car as the engine is pulled out (resting on the creeper)--about 28 inches.
		With the engine supported by the jack with a piece of 2x4 under the oil sump, remove the four nuts/bolts that connect the engine to the transaxle.
		This may be useful if you are leaving the rear engine bay sealing rubber in place, as the rim of the pulley wheel tends to catch on the rubber as the engine is lowered.
	www.geocities.com /aussiebug1970/engine4.html (1788 words)

	FA Club
		Rear wheel drive layout such as this suffers from developmental challenges as having to mount the engine longitudinally, along with a transmission and driveshaft that cuts into usable cabin space.
		Because having the engine in the middle of the chassis essentially cuts the usable space in the middle, thus the driver and passenger must sit in front of the engine and it reduces the amount of space for passengers.
		Another advantage for rear wheel driven cars, is that since the steering wheels do not share power delivering duties, there’s no “torque steer” where the power of the engine forces the drive wheel to “steer” due to the change in torque as you accelerate.
	www.freshalloy.com /club/editorials/vehicle_dynamics.html (944 words)

	Rear wheel drive - Wikicars
		RWD typically places the engine in the front of the vehicle, but the mid engine and rear engine layouts are also used.
		The vast majority of rear wheel drive vehicles use a longitudinally-mounted engine in the front of the vehicle, driving the rear wheels via a driveshaft linked via a differential between the rear axles.
		Rear wheel drive has fallen out of favor in passenger cars since the 1980s, due in part to higher manufacturing costs, and a perception by many car buyers that front wheel drive is safer, and that it performs better on slippery roads.
	wikicars.org /en/Rear_wheel_drive (1087 words)

	Rear Piston Seizure in High Performance Personal Watercraft
		As any engine builder can tell you, running 3 degrees too much high rpm advance on a race engine is a guaranteed way to seize (or hole) a piston.
		While those old 580s may not be considered muscle boats, their engines generated lots of power per cc, the pumps hooked up great, and the hull could hold turns at full speed.
		We suspect these plates were used to slightly retard the rear cylinder firing of some "tour" engines that were dancing on the edge of the reliability envelope.
	www.groupk.com /rearseizures.html (1893 words)

	Engine Reinstallation (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Continue to slowly raise the engine until it is level (on the same plane as the transaxle).
		If the rubber engine seal between the engine tine and the body is intact, check to make sure that it is aligned properly and securely positioned within the groove provided for it around the perimeter of the engine compartment.
		The seal is pressed down into the space between the engine tin and the body of the car such that one side of the H is underneath the tin, and the other side runs around the top.
	www.vw-resource.com /enginstl.html (1450 words)

	Pelican Technical Article: Partial 911 Engine Drop
		Put jack stands under the rear using the ends of the torsion bars at the spring plates and lower the car until it is just about to rest on the jack stands completely.
		The engine scavenge oil line to the external oil thermostat should have enough flex for this, but you may want to disconnect it also.
		The efficiency of this sort of tilt lowering comes in not having to remove the CV s and the sway bar and the tranny mount bolts and the heater hoses from the heat exchangers to the valves, and the accelerator rod.
	www.pelicanparts.com /techarticles/911_partial_engine_drop/911_partial_engine_drop.htm (634 words)

	engtech1 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Too often thousands of dollars are spent on engines which will never realize their full potential because no consideration was given to the optimum RPM range of the engine, the transmission gearing, the rear end gearing, or the correct tire size to keep the engine in that range.
		To minimize turbo lag, it is imperative that the turbine and the compressor are properly matched to the engine as well as the engine being properly matched to the transmission gears, the ring and pinion gears, and the tires.
		Obviously a 50 horse power engine will need a lot higher ratio than a 500 horse power engine to break traction with the same size tire.....that is one of the things you have to take into consideration when selecting the ring and pinion ratio.
	www.m-p-c.com /engtech.htm (3487 words)

	Kiowa Warrior Engine
		The compressor rear bearing is mounted in the rear support assembly and is lubricated from the gearbox.
		The rear engine mount is located on the bottom rear of the turbine.
		The engine electrical harness and the aircraft indicator harness connect to this junction box.
	www.cavalrypilot.com /engine.html (936 words)

	DOHC Prelude Engine Swap -- Lowrider Euro Magazine
		The engine and tranny swap performed to this vehicle will not only offer its owner the convenience of more power and torque, but also the expanded flexibility and driving options which come with a five-speed manual transmission.
		The Accord's rear sub frame comes equipped with the correct mounting holes for both versions of the rear engine mount (automatic and manual transmission).
		Since the Accord fuel inlet line was located on the driver's side of the engine compartment, the fuel inlet fitting was placed on the very end of the rail next to the fuel pressure regulator.
	www.lowrideredge.com /tech/0307lre_dohc_prelude_engine_swap (997 words)

	Rear Engine Cars - Volkswagen Type 4 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Type 4, also known as the 411 and 412 series, is noteworthy to rear engine auto enthusiasts because it was the last attempt in the world to develop a totally new passenger car based on Dr. Porsche's air-cooled rear-engine concept.
		It's true that, during the 1970s, Volkswagen re-bodied existing models, like the Beetle, to create attractive rear engine cars such as the "Brasilia" for the South American market.
		The clutch pedal was linked to the fork through a hydraulic circuit, eliminating the troublesome serpentine cable common to most rear engine cars.
	members.aol.com /redbat01/web/page8.html (597 words)

	Rear-wheel drive at AllExperts
		* Better handling in dry conditions - accelerating force is applied to the rear wheels, on which the down force increases, due to load transfer in acceleration, making the rear tires better able to take simultaneous acceleration and curving than the front tires.
		* Less costly and easier maintenance - Rear wheel drive is mechanically simpler and typically does not involve packing as many parts into as small a space as does front wheel drive, thus requiring less disassembly or specialized tools in order to replace parts.
		* Towing - Rear wheel drive puts the wheels which are pulling the load closer to the point where a trailer articulates, helping steering, especially for large loads.
	en.allexperts.com /e/r/re/rear-wheel_drive.htm (1028 words)

	RR-Racing Mazda MX6 and Ford Probe GT Performance
		Torn engine mounts are characterized by unpleasant engine vibrations, excessive wheel hopping during aggressive launch, and missed shifts that can ruin your transmission.
		Because we have a transverse mount engine, most of the stress and load excursions are experienced by the front and rear mounts, these are by far the two most important mounts and exhibit wear much sooner than any of the other mounts.
		The car shifts 1000 times smoother and the engine vibrations are not present, and even though my back ones are bad too I find it hard to get the engine to slab against the firewall.
	www.rr-racing.com /engine-mounts.htm (758 words)

	Front-mid-engine layout vs. rear-mid-engine layout? - Corvette Forum
		Also, rear mid-engine cars are tougher to package, and if generous cockpit and cargo accomodations are provided they tend to be big and heavy.
		Increasing the section width of the rear tires 20 mm increased total rear tire capacity by 400 pounds and brought the front/rear tire load capacity in to line with the 44/56 static weight distribution.
		A typical front engine rear drive gearbox is about 99 percent efficient in direct drive and 95-96 percent in the indirect gears.
	forums.corvetteforum.com /showthread.php?t=811032 (3326 words)

	Rear Engine, FWD? - Page 4 - SportsCarForums.com
		Ofcourse there are hatch-backs with powerfull engine and FWD but without electronic with dont allow wheeles slipping it would be pain in the ass to drive that car.
		With engine in the back and FWD accelerations would be significantly worse then with RWD, even worse then with engine in front and FWD.
		Im an engineer, calling BS on people who brag about 400mph top speeds in their hondas is what I do.
	www.sportscarforums.com /f7/rear-engine-fwd-10563-4.html (674 words)

	Consumer Guide: Snapper 2811523BV Hi-Vac rear-engine riding mower Review (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The turning radius isn't as tight as some rear-engine riders', but the 2811523BV's combination of quick-response steering and a pivoting frame does provide instant response to let you make quick turns and maneuver around obstacles.
		This rear-engine riding mower features a recoil-starting 11.5-horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine, which moves the mower up to a fairly speedy 4.6 miles per hour forward and up to 1.9 miles per hour in reverse.
		The cutting height can be adjusted to between 1.5 and 4 inches, and a nifty stand-on-end capability lets you balance the mower on its rear for cleaning, storage, or repair.
	products.howstuffworks.com /snapper-2811523bv-hi-vac-rear-engine-riding-mower-review.htm (436 words)

	Lambo Lounge - Diablo Kit Car
		The placement of the Engine decklid ball stud is about 22% of the total lid length closest to the hinge.
		The placement of the engine decklid ball stud on the body side is situated such that the engine decklid is as high as you possibly can open it with the gas spring fully extended.
		I got the rear and engine lid springs (mfg: Suspa) from Ray at IFG.
	www.lambolounge.com /Rear/Engine_Cover/Air-shocks/Air-shock-rear-EC.asp (823 words)

	Modern Mechanix » General Motors’ Rear-Engine Car (Site not responding. Last check: )
		He tried to peddle it to GM and Stude-baker on the theory that its 66-33 weight distribution (66% of the weight on the back wheels and 33% on the front) would, when the breaks were applied, shift to a 50-50 balance.
		Fewer engine parts are necessary; one of the first to go would be the long drive shaft and its bulge in the car floor.
		In the rear seat are three passengers with engaging grins on their faces, happily contemplating life.
	blog.modernmechanix.com /2007/03/21/general-motors-rear-engine-car (1551 words)

	New Cessna 337 Skymaster 40 - 81" SIZE ARF Twin-Engine (Front & Rear) Nitro Gas Radio Remote Controlled RC Aircraft R/C ...
		Instead of the rc engines being mounted on the wings, one is mounted on the nose and the other at the rear of the pod-style fuselage.
		Since the rear engine is mounted higher, it wasn't damaged and the aircraft was able to return to Florida to make a belly landing.
		This aircraft was larger, had more powerful engines, retractable landing gear and a dorsal air scoop for the rear engine (the "Super" was subsequently dropped from the name).
	www.nitroplanes.com /newce337sk0s.html (1792 words)

	Rear Main Seal Replacement by Mark Hatch
		Loosen the bolts: I believe that there are 6: two on top, two most of the way down the side of the engine, and 2 sets of nuts and bolts that connects the rear engine plate to the transmission.
		Pick up the rear seal that has been soaking in oil and carefully insert it into the rear most slot in your engine block (the crankshaft has a built in oil slinger that fits into the hole closest to the bearing).
		Put a small bead of silicon seal (I use ultra gray) in the corner of the engine block from the rear of the engine to the slot where the rear seal is placed.
	www.311s.org /tech/engine/rearmain.html (5147 words)

	Rear-engine? - THE H.A.M.B.
		TV Tommy had a 4 engine dragster, it didn't compete and probably wouldn't count as traditional but it was cool.
		John Corno with the help of buider Russ Meeks won the 1972 Oakland AMBR trophy with a rear Toronado engined '30 Model A. It was the coolest, and very tastefully done for the times.
		There is a guy I saw at a local cruise night last summer that had an Olds Vista Cruiser with the engine where the back seat used to be.
	www.jalopyjournal.com /forum/showthread.php?t=59285&page=3&pp=10 (2090 words)

	AWD - 850 rear engine seal replacement: how hard is this to do?
		I swapped the 5-cylinder engine in my wife's '94 850, so I have some idea of how to work on that car.
		Mechanic says it is possible to remove the transmission while the engine is still in the car.
		In retrospect, I now wonder whether it would have been simpler to leave the engine attached to the subframe and lift the 850 body off the subframe.
	www.brickboard.com /AWD/index.htm?id=1087921 (413 words)

	VF-Engineering engine mounts for Ford Focus
		The Ford Focus factory engine mounts were designed as soft, flexible units, to provide a comfortable drive.
		The drawback was the relatively large amount of engine movement the OEM mounts allowed under torque load and on hard acceleration.
		To reduce this movement VF-Engineering engineered a complete bespoke replacement fitted with specially shaped molded, high durometer polyurethane inserts.
	www.focussport.com /mounts.htm (166 words)

	Report: Volkswagen plans rear-engine Mini competitor
		Few details are available, but such an engine layout would dictate a rear-wheel-drive system — a rarity in the world of modern compact cars.
		Rear engine doesn't necessarily have to be a sports car..
		For really compact cars, a rear engine would be the most space-efficient way to package such a car..
	www.leftlanenews.com /report-volkswagen-plans-rear-engine-mini-competitor.html (2006 words)

	NSX > ENPP > ScienceofSpeed Engine & Transmissions Mounts (Site not responding. Last check: )
		ScienceofSpeed Engine and Transmission Mounts replace the factory front and rear factory engine mounts with a lower compliance and lower flex mount capable of higher engine torque.
		The ScienceofSpeed Engine and Transmission mounts are high performance alternatives to the more expensive factory mounts.
		Billet aluminum cases and center halves captivate replaceable synthetic high density rubber bushings that are impervious to fuel and oil.
	www.scienceofspeed.com /products/engine_performance_products/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/engine_mounts (258 words)

	Engine Removal Procedure (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The top of the jack stands must ALWAYS be higher than the lowest point of the jack when all the way down.
		Remove all of the rear tinware from around the engine pulley, and the small "box" shaped tinware pieces near the outer ends ot the heat riser tube.
		With this set-up, you need only pull off the forward flexible tube near the gearbox (leaving the tube on the body fuel line) and plug that.
	www.vw-resource.com /engine4.html (1693 words)

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	Rear Engine American Racers - Vintage Karts: Rupp, Margay, SAE, Bug, GoKart, Dart, Hoffco, McCulloch, West Bend, Power ...
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		The March 6th, 2006 issue of AutoWeek magazine features an article on karting's 50th anniversary with photos from the recent Adams Kart Track event.
	www.rearenginekarts.com (361 words)

	Reyes On Tour - Rear Engine Funny Cars
		Actually, the idea of a Rear Engine Funny Car has been around a long time.
		Some of the efforts ran decent numbers on the track, while others crashed in spectacular fashion, or sometimes proved to be fatal.
		Believe it or not, the very first Funny Car that the now ultra successful John Force drove was a Rear Engine Funny Car with a “sidewinder” drivetrain.
	www.cruisenewsonline.com /ROT-RearEngineFunnyCars/Story.html (331 words)

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