Is gear reduction motor necessary.

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Cannot get parts for a mid eigthy Kawasaki engined 3.5 hp rototiller. Needs a new carb which is no longer available. I do have a spare 5 hp Honda GC160. It is not a 6 to1 gear reduction motor and wanted to know if this is an essential ingredient for a rototiller?
 
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Most tillers rely on a system of pulleys designed to transmit the right amount of torque and speed. Unless you have a rare tiller that was somehow designed to require a gear reduction engine, I would think you could use about any engine that will fit on the tiller.
 
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Don't do it! Without major modification, everything will run six times faster. You'll need roller-skates to keep up.
Mike
 
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MikeInEburg said:
Don't do it! Without major modification, everything will run six times faster. You'll need roller-skates to keep up.
Mike
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It is a gear reduction motor on there now so I guess I am out of luck. Thank you 2 many and Mike
 
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Did the tiller originally come with a gear reduction motor? Would like to see a photo if you get the chance.
 
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I think Briggs & Stratton made some gear reduction motors years ago. Not sure if they are still available today or not.
 
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I'm fairly sure gear reduction engines are available. Look at northerntool.com or search for Jack's small engine repair.
Mike
 
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