Does this engine exist?

[andymil]

Hi SteveU,

Thanks for the welcome.

My memory failed me again.  The engine is an in-line twin not a V-twin, and it is an overhead cam with an external timing belt.
I can't find the model number, only the 359 cc marking.  I'll try to get some pictures up when I start working on it.

AndyM

[SteveU.]

Hey AndyM it's all good man.
The tractor data site just says "twin cylinder" and does not say the configuration the cylinders are in.
They list the engine model as a GX360K1
Google searching this as "Honda GX360K1 watercooled engine" gives some good results:
A pay for European source for a factory illustrated parts manual
An excellent 9 minute YouTube video of an owner engine removal and tear down to remove a mouse nest (and shredded mouse) fouling up the belts and pulleys.
A video of a transmission tear down and overhaul
Must be a hundred sources for oil filters

Anyhow shows this engine is a horizontal shaft. AND does answer Mr Bio original question that a water cooled manufactured by a 1st world company adaptable engine does exist!

At 2kW/h your project does sound feasible to me. I do admit I know virtually nothing about overspeed motor generating though. Other here do and are doing this.

Regards
Steve Unruh