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[dmorrill22]

Haven't posted on the forum in quite some time, but I've been away at college so no updates on my end. Good news is I'll be home soon so expect to hear more from me

So here's the good news:

I just ordered a 16hp Duromax (honda clone) engine to repower my SS12. Can't wait to be done with all the problems that the Tec had and finally have a working, reliable tractor. Plan is to get the engine in and ready in three or four weeks. Then I hope to build a three point hitch, and put in the garden with it.
 

 

Got the engine here:
http://www.maxtool.c...cts/XP16HPE.asp

Hope it fits ok too, don't want to trim too much of anything. Like to make it look as stock as possible.

 

All in all, happy with the fact that I am finally going to get the tractor repowered!

Edited by dmorrill22, April 16, 2013 - 03:31 PM.

[John@Reliable]

Sounds like a plan, good luck!

[KennyP]

Good to see you back. You've got our attention, waiting for updates!

[HowardsMF155]

Looks like a plan.  I dropped a Honda clone into one of my Masseys, here is a link for you, might be some information in there you can use.

http://gardentractor...lives/?p=306285

[skyrydr2]

Boy I would like to see 16 HP from that cheap a package? A Kohler is 35 ci or 588 ml who doggy that engine '$ a hot one .

[JRJ]

That looks like a real good price on a new motor--we are waiting.

 

 

Dick

[MH81]

Thanks for letting us know you're still out there, and on the repower.

[speedyg]

Welcome back!  Can't wait to follow the the repower project.

[dmorrill22]

Just got the news that my motor has arrived. Won't get pictures and more info for ~12 days or so. At least both the bushing and the engine are home, so I can set to work soon.

Once I get the engine in, I will probably make an air intake manifold, so I won't have to deal with cutting the grill. If I adapt my Tecumseh air filter to the manifold, will I possibly have to rejet the carburetor? I'm not sure if the different size air filter will change the fuel/air mixture significantly, anyone have insight into this?

[Deck_Drive]

do you plan on moving the carb so as to not cut the grill? I might have to look after this thread... But I dont like the look of the 45 degree cylinder clones. They just don't have the same look and space usage as the techs. I have never had many problems with them honestly...