What all do I need to buy? Couldn't afford expensive electric kit.what is a good petrol gas kit?
From https://www.amazon.com/YITAHOME-Tricycle-Shifting-Removable-Shopping/dp/B0BYZS7L47?th=1&psc=1
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Hi, welcome to bicycles. Unfortunately there recommendation questions aren't a good fit for the site, so are considered off-topic. If you have a particular kit you have questions about using, we might be able to answer specific questions about it.– DavidWCommented Aug 28, 2023 at 18:11
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Good petrol/gasoline kit? There aren't any - they're all horribly noisy and inefficient. Also, based on this rear-end photo your trike has a solid beam rear axle with no differential. There's a band brake or a drum brake too which has to remain.
This means any rear wheel kit will need some kind of fabrication to fit.
If you want to motorise, I'd suggest a front wheel replacement electric motor like the old-school hilltopper or clones. These replace your entire front wheel, and have a battery and a throttle. The battery would replace your water bottle cage and use the mounts
Just be sure any candidate has a rim brake track to match your V brake on the front wheel.
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1I'm sure there aren't any rear wheel kits that fit this type of axle anyway. A mid motor would be an option, but in the absence of a differential i fully agree that a front motor would be the best choice here.– BurkiCommented Aug 29, 2023 at 6:59