Small engine trouble

[rangerfredbob]

Just because it has more power doesn't mean it's using it... the smaller engine from HFT isn't quite as robust in the reliability department from what I've read, and isn't much cheaper, depending on what tiller space might be an issue since they are the Honda style with the cylinder at an angle so they're wider...

 

[dstig1]

The design of this thing is quite open so as long as it bolts up and the shaft is in the same place, it should be fine. And by all accounts from what I can see from measurements it matches in all the important areas. Fixing up a "disposable" engine vs a new one is the question. I can spend a ton of time and nearly the same money fixing up the old one or drop in a new one. We don't have a large garden so this will not see heavy use either, so hopefully a new Chonda would do it. ...And nobody here is saying the Tecumseh already on it is anything reliable either...

 

[Popgadget]

The HF engines are actually less “disposable” than the Tecumseh, and quite reliable. That would be the way to go in my opinion.

 

[Clint S]

I actually just put a HF engine on that exact same tiller and it works great. Did have to disconnect oil switch as mentioned. Crank bolts are different so you will need a new one. Otherwise bolt in with no mods.

 

[ponytug]

I'm all for restoring engines when they are special,or when you want to learn, or because you think it is fun.

For just getting the work done, I would buy the HF engine, pull the carb off the old one to resell on eBay, and call it a day.

All the best,

Peter

 

[5030]

I actually just put a HF engine on that exact same tiller and it works great. Did have to disconnect oil switch as mentioned. Crank bolts are different so you will need a new one. Otherwise bolt in with no mods.

3 of us. I have one as well and the mosquito chaser Tecumseh went in the garbage can years ago. Have a Pred on that one as well. Been 5 years, zero issues. Tecumseh engines are basic....JUNK. Never disconnected the low oil switch on mine, I just overfill it a bit.

Lets see, I have a Pred on my pressure washer (outlasted 2 pumps on the original spark plug), one on my big Cub Cadet tiller (the Honda tossed a rod at4 hours and Honda wouldn't warranty it and then one on the little Troy Bilt I use to cultivate with.

Where else can you buy an overhead valve engine for 100 bucks?

I'm so done with Honda but then I like HF tools too. I have every Bauer 20 volt tool made, use the heck out of them and like the motors, no issues.

Don't need no stinking Milwaukee. Cannot afford them anyway, I'm cheap.

 

[dstig1]

I'm all for restoring engines when they are special,or when you want to learn, or because you think it is fun.

For just getting the work done, I would buy the HF engine, pull the carb off the old one to resell on eBay, and call it a day.

All the best,

Peter

...Annnnd that is pretty much where I am at here. Gonna get the HF sometime this week and I need to order oil seals for the tiller too, plus a couple other parts. And yes I caught that the PTO shaft thread was different. Easy fix.

Wish I had done this to start with. Thanks guys.

 

[Tinhack]

Well, I happen to like my old Tecumseh. It's an old cast iron HH100. They don't make them like that any more. I found it at a salvage yard and paid a couple of bucks for it, as I recall. Back then, I bought metal projects and drops there for 10 cents a pound. A lot of my Kenbota metal came from there.

 

[dstig1]

Well, I happen to like my old Tecumseh. It's an old cast iron HH100. They don't make them like that any more. I found it at a salvage yard and paid a couple of bucks for it, as I recall. Back then, I bought metal projects and drops there for 10 cents a pound. A lot of my Kenbota metal came from there.

Want another one? LOL! Somehow I don't think this on is the same quality as the old skool one...