I'm doing the same project on the exact same equipment. The love joy connectors on mine are different but I had to do the same thing with washers but I chose to lower the pump underneath with the washers. The problem I'm having now is the bolt patterns lining up. I want the exhaust to be facing the inside towards the splitter. I like your approach to the throttle and brake arm.
I used the same engine on my old 1980 Craftsman lawn tractor. Works great for what I do with it, which is haul hay on a little trailer. The engine is a downsize from the ten horse Briggs, has less torque, but runs faster. Always starts winter or summer. You could have just cut the shaft down, but washers are OK too. I like the way you did the "brake" as you call it. I just used some bailing wire. I might just use your idea!
Great Video!! I have the same wood splitter (12 years old) that had the same problem using the same engine. After watching your video I put in a Bilt Hard 173cc from Amazon for $159. The installation went a lot smoother after watching your descriptive video. The Bilt Hard is quieter and a lot more fuel efficient then the original Briggs & Stratton. I'm splitting up a storm now and getting ready for winter. Thanks again!
Gotta do same! Just bought the engine at Harbor freight. Better go get 12 washers, and some oil. Remember to use only gasoline. No ethanol low grade pump stuff. Real gas can be bought at Sunoco.
The Bilt Hard 173cc sold on Amazon is the same engine with a Blue engine cover and $70 cheaper at $159. I just installed one on my DR trimmer mower replacing the junk Briggs 7.25. I'll upload a video on it in a day or 2.
Like the idea and that it worked out for you I had the same problem with my 22 ton identical to yours engine blew cannot find a replacement with the same shaft size those that you can engine too small was told that it would work but won't last long I was told that the engine should be at least 189 cc or 212 CC right now I'm looking at getting a horizontal and hooking it up that way from harbor freight they have the predator p 6.5 HP which is 212 CC right now not sure what I'm going to do but I'm not going to go out and buy a brand new one have you had any problems at all with that 5.5 horsepower? hope things work out for you in good video have a great day
Coupling. Coupler is the noun. Coupling is the action verb. Often coupling is used to describe the act of joining pipes or power shafts. Yet, coupling refers to the actor placing and fitting a coupler.
Nice video - but while I really like the Predator engines Harbor Freight seem to be quitting the engine business. There are NO engines available in my 6 nearest stores. The stores don't have an answer when I ask when they will be back in stock.
Great job. I did the same with a Predator motor in an Ariens snow blower. Worked BETTER than the Tecumseh original
I'm doing the same project on the exact same equipment. The love joy connectors on mine are different but I had to do the same thing with washers but I chose to lower the pump underneath with the washers. The problem I'm having now is the bolt patterns lining up. I want the exhaust to be facing the inside towards the splitter. I like your approach to the throttle and brake arm.
I used the same engine on my old 1980 Craftsman lawn tractor. Works great for what I do with it, which is haul hay on a little trailer. The engine is a downsize from the ten horse Briggs, has less torque, but runs faster. Always starts winter or summer. You could have just cut the shaft down, but washers are OK too. I like the way you did the "brake" as you call it. I just used some bailing wire. I might just use your idea!
Nice work Chris! It is great to see that you are still making and fixing things.
Great Video!! I have the same wood splitter (12 years old) that had the same problem using the same engine. After watching your video I put in a Bilt Hard 173cc from Amazon for $159. The installation went a lot smoother after watching your descriptive video. The Bilt Hard is quieter and a lot more fuel efficient then the original Briggs & Stratton. I'm splitting up a storm now and getting ready for winter. Thanks again!
Gotta do same! Just bought the engine at Harbor freight. Better go get 12 washers, and some oil. Remember to use only gasoline. No ethanol low grade pump stuff. Real gas can be bought at Sunoco.
The Bilt Hard 173cc sold on Amazon is the same engine with a Blue engine cover and $70 cheaper at $159. I just installed one on my DR trimmer mower replacing the junk Briggs 7.25. I'll upload a video on it in a day or 2.
Thanks for this info and saving me a bunch of money! Gonna buy one on prime day
I have a couple of videos on my channel on the Bilt Hard engine, including one on adding a kill switch.
@@bigtoon8300 was it any cheaper on prime day? I missed it
@@alexg4111 it wasn’t. But there is still a $20 off coupon to make it $159.
Very informative. Thank you.
Very nice informative video, thank you for doing it. Question, does the new engine come with a new "key" on the shaft?
Pretty sure that yes they all do
Like the idea and that it worked out for you I had the same problem with my 22 ton identical to yours engine blew cannot find a replacement with the same shaft size those that you can engine too small was told that it would work but won't last long I was told that the engine should be at least 189 cc or 212 CC right now I'm looking at getting a horizontal and hooking it up that way from harbor freight they have the predator p 6.5 HP which is 212 CC right now not sure what I'm going to do but I'm not going to go out and buy a brand new one have you had any problems at all with that 5.5 horsepower? hope things work out for you in good video have a great day
I’m using it right now! Works like a charm. Don’t notice any thing different from old engine.
It's called a coupling
Thank you, I was having a brain fart and couldn’t think of the correct name 🤪
🙂
Coupling. Coupler is the noun. Coupling is the action verb. Often coupling is used to describe the act of joining pipes or power shafts. Yet, coupling refers to the actor placing and fitting a coupler.
Coupler! Not coupling.
Nice video - but while I really like the Predator engines Harbor Freight seem to be quitting the engine business. There are NO engines available in my 6 nearest stores. The stores don't have an answer when I ask when they will be back in stock.
I would shorten the output shaft to match the length of the original motor.
No. Do not do this. Voids warranty on engine.