re-power

Hello folks, We are looking to re-power our Whirlwind. In place of the H40 Tecumseh, we are looking at Honda GX160 or Gx200 power plants. The 4 hp Tecumseh would easily pull the front off the ground. We would like to supply the same amount of low end torque to this machine as the old power...

Don't know if this helps anyone but I will post and see. My Craftsman lawnmower quit on me after just three years. Mower deck and wheels were fine but engine was toast. I made a pattern to see if a replacement engine from Harbor Freight would fit and it did. The vertical shaft engine was...