GT14 243 #51 Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Cool! Can we get a start up and running video?That thing looks loud with the pepper pots on there! When I change the break in oil I will put some running videos up. Edited June 3, 2015 by GT14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #52 Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Very nice! Are you still intending on using an electric PTO? Edited June 3, 2015 by shallowwatersailor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #53 Posted June 3, 2015 Very nice! Are still intending on using an electric PTO? Yes I will be working on that next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catmanii 36 #54 Posted June 4, 2015 That is one really nice looking tractor. Excellent job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #55 Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) Half Throttle test pulling lawn roller. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayi1_km84P4 Edited June 5, 2015 by GT14 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 567 #56 Posted June 5, 2015 Lol....dang thing drives itself. Sounds great....looks as good as it sounds.....awesome!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #57 Posted June 5, 2015 That turned out nice! With the OHV it will probably burn less fuel also. You might consider a magnetic drain plug seeing as the engine is new. I have used both Dimple ($$) and Gold Plug ($) on my tractors and vehicles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #58 Posted June 6, 2015 Oh I bet HF sells a few of those engines now. That is a great job and excellent post. Thanks for sharing this. 22 horses at a third of the cost. Lets hope it runs for a long time to come! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #59 Posted June 6, 2015 Oh I bet HF sells a few of those engines now. That is a great job and excellent post. Thanks for sharing this. 22 horses at a third of the cost. Lets hope it runs for a long time to come! Thanks Boovuc it really runs nice so far once its broken in (20 hrs per HF instructions) I will do full throttle videos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,526 #60 Posted June 6, 2015 Real nice work there!Makes me want to go out and find a motor-less project machine!Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #61 Posted June 6, 2015 Real nice work there!Makes me want to go out and find a motor-less project machine!Mike.......... Well you sure can't beat the price for 22 hp Honda Clone, I am looking forward to finishing break-in and running full throttle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 6,687 #62 Posted June 6, 2015 I am watching this for sure. If an Onan gives up in one of my 520's I might replace it with an engine like this or a diesel.Thanks for the writeup and video'sCleat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #63 Posted June 23, 2015 (edited) Here is a little video with it running half throttle .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayi1_km84P4 Edited June 23, 2015 by GT14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulC 342 #64 Posted June 23, 2015 this really is awesome!!! I like how you fixed everything made the machine look beautiful while repowering it!! That engine looks great in there too being black almost like factory. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #65 Posted June 25, 2015 this really is awesome!!! I like how you fixed everything made the machine look beautiful while repowering it!! That engine looks great in there too being black almost like factory. Thanks, its one of those things where you get to a tipping point and then its why not go for it. Have about 10 hours on the engines and it purrs like a kitten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #66 Posted August 19, 2015 The HF engine is still running strong, pulling many trailer loads of stone and leveling with blade.I know the trailer needs some love but that's for another day. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USHorse 41 #67 Posted December 22, 2015 I am inspired! I am hoping to hear about the electric clutch as I don't know much about them. Did u get there yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #68 Posted December 28, 2015 I have the clutch USHorse but have yet to use it. Did not hook up a mower deck and put my blower on another tractor. Maybe I will play around with it soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasey54 305 #69 Posted December 29, 2015 Awesome job! My question is, what does the predator have for a charging system? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #70 Posted January 10, 2016 On 12/29/2015 at 9:36 PM, kasey54 said: On 12/29/2015 at 9:36 PM, kasey54 said: Awesome job! My question is, what does the predator have for a charging system? Awesome job! My question is, what does the predator have for a charging system? Pretty standard, has keep the battery charged. Not sure of the output. Have not run lights or acc. to any extent yet. #153 is the coil hookup for the 3 pickups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,827 #71 Posted January 19, 2016 looking forward to feedback on the electric clutch operation as well. May go similar route with my C161. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #72 Posted January 25, 2016 Had the C-225 our for some plowing, started right up at 10 deg. F and ran smooth. Wanted to plow without chains and the new tires worked great. That's 200# of weight on the back. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82Caddy 851 #73 Posted January 25, 2016 I have one of these going into a D series. Good to know that you're having good results with it. How do you like the exhaust with the two pepper pot mufflers? It's a sticking point on how to proceed with my swap at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT14 243 #74 Posted January 25, 2016 2 minutes ago, 82Caddy said: I have one of these going into a D series. Good to know that you're having good results with it. How do you like the exhaust with the two pepper pot mufflers? It's a sticking point on how to proceed with my swap at the moment. The exhaust is fine, not to loud for me anyway. I made adapters from 1/4 inch plate and welded 1 inch pipe on for the pots. I still may try making a manifold for the muffler that came with the engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,141 #75 Posted January 25, 2016 Turned out really nice... looks and sounds great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
