Reading some of the posts on here inspired me to do an engine swap on my Troy-Bilt Horse tiller. Original engine was Tecumseh 6HP (HH60). The last couple years despite constant tinkering, adjusting, cajoling, etc. it hasn't run great. After a little research I went with the chinese Honda clone from Harbor freight, the reviews were great and the price is tough to beat.
New engine bolted right up and starts/runs great. I haven't tilled yet, but I have read some people have had to disable low oil alarm for this. Not sure how to do that yet, but I'll figure it out.
Some posters have stated they weren't able to put bumper back on with this engine swap. I don't know if my tiller is different, but I put mine back on and it does not appear to interfere with operation of the tiller as far as I can see.
I had to get new engine mounting bolts (metric M8-1.25 x 25 vs. the 5/16-24 that were on the Tecumseh. Also, the bolt that goes into the drive shaft was a different size than what was on the Tecumseh.
Now I just have to get a new set of tines and I'll be good to go.
New engine bolted right up and starts/runs great. I haven't tilled yet, but I have read some people have had to disable low oil alarm for this. Not sure how to do that yet, but I'll figure it out.
Some posters have stated they weren't able to put bumper back on with this engine swap. I don't know if my tiller is different, but I put mine back on and it does not appear to interfere with operation of the tiller as far as I can see.
I had to get new engine mounting bolts (metric M8-1.25 x 25 vs. the 5/16-24 that were on the Tecumseh. Also, the bolt that goes into the drive shaft was a different size than what was on the Tecumseh.
Now I just have to get a new set of tines and I'll be good to go.