GT14 243 #1 Posted April 4, 2015 Putting a Predator 670 cc engine in the 83 C-175 (could not resist the price) 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #2 Posted April 4, 2015 Yours might be the first HF twin cylinder repower here on RS! was it in stock at HF?, I have not seen one in person. Is it lining up with the PTO? more pictures! I'm sure a lot of folks might go this route 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgtsampay 117 #3 Posted April 4, 2015 Please let us know how it goes. Very curious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #4 Posted April 4, 2015 The same engine is used in the new HF "Big" generator which I have seen at two stores. It looks good. It also appears that "Blackhoods" have a bit more headroom in the hood area. Is that right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theroundhousernr 590 #5 Posted April 4, 2015 Yea, this is great! You can be the flag ship for this engine swap. I have been curious about this myself like, How do they hold up? Do they start well in cold climate? Can they take the side load from the wheel horse pto? Most people have said that the bearings are not made to handle the side load force so an electric pto is required. Cant wait! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,510 #6 Posted April 4, 2015 Very cool swap! So what's the HP supposed to be? Are the Predator's cloned after a Honda? Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,046 #7 Posted April 4, 2015 I think its supposed to be 22hp. Im subscribed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catmanii 36 #8 Posted April 4, 2015 Will most likely be so much lighter then the KT17 you will think you have power stearing and that's a good thing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #9 Posted April 4, 2015 Bring it to the Big Show in June! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #10 Posted April 4, 2015 Yours might be the first HF twin cylinder repower here on RS! was it in stock at HF?, I have not seen one in person. Is it lining up with the PTO? more pictures! I'm sure a lot of folks might go this route Had to order it, 6.95$ and it came in 3 days for SC I will have to move it off center about 1 inch to line up the drive. I will be taking more pics as I move along. Need to get an electric PTO so side load won't bite me. If you use coupon code (21741290) you can get it for 524$ Please let us know how it goes. Very curious. I will update as I progress. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #11 Posted April 4, 2015 The same engine is used in the new HF "Big" generator which I have seen at two stores. It looks good. It also appears that "Blackhoods" have a bit more headroom in the hood area. Is that right? The engine is 18.5" and the hood is 22" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #12 Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) Very cool swap! So what's the HP supposed to be? Are the Predator's cloned after a Honda? Mike........ 22 Hp don't know about the Honda clone, but its is very smooth running and quiet. Edited April 4, 2015 by GT14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #13 Posted April 4, 2015 Here is a cold start of the Predator 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #14 Posted April 4, 2015 Does look and sound really smooth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgtsampay 117 #15 Posted April 4, 2015 Very nice to see it running. Hmm, looks like you got a great machine. Were your valves slightly to tight for the specs? Also how did or are you doing your 3hr no load break in? I'm going to be test running mine tomorrow so yeah. Congrats on your build. Can;t wait to hear how it mows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spareparts 84 #16 Posted April 5, 2015 I'am very curious as to the size compared to a Vanguard 18hp Briggs, thinking about one for a Toro Greens mower. They have them at one of the KC stores and thanks for the coupon #. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theroundhousernr 590 #17 Posted April 5, 2015 Anyone figure out if the side load pto will work or will it have to be an electric clutch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #18 Posted April 5, 2015 Anyone figure out if the side load pto will work or will it have to be an electric clutch? I am going with electric PTO Very nice to see it running. Hmm, looks like you got a great machine. Were your valves slightly to tight for the specs? Also how did or are you doing your 3hr no load break in? I'm going to be test running mine tomorrow so yeah. Congrats on your build. Can;t wait to hear how it mows. I will just let it idle with no load. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,684 #19 Posted April 5, 2015 Muffler looks looks it was made for the wheel horse except it blows out the back. Is there a way to change that I wonder ? I am also following this thread in case one of my 520's blows up an onan. Cleat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #20 Posted April 6, 2015 Muffler looks looks it was made for the wheel horse except it blows out the back. Is there a way to change that I wonder ? I am also following this thread in case one of my 520's blows up an onan. Cleat I am going to extend the pipes to get hood clearance and flip the exhaust to the front, probably add a 90 deg pipe to direct it down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #21 Posted April 12, 2015 Some Progress Drive pulley drilled and bushed Motor mounts made Test fit of drive belt and Hood (hood will have cutout replaced) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #22 Posted April 16, 2015 (edited) Thought I would freshen up the paint But first I needed to repair the hood that a previous owner cut into. This is the way I got it. Made a repair patch. Welded it in. Edited April 16, 2015 by GT14 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chex313 123 #23 Posted April 18, 2015 Great thread! Hood repair looks perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #24 Posted April 18, 2015 Got some paint on the hood 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #25 Posted April 18, 2015 Figured I would freshen the frame as long as it was apart. Motor mounts are installed (welded them) engine runs so smooth I don't thing vibration will be an issue. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
