Duramax Clone Crank Compatibility

DaddyJohn

DaddyJohn

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I recently acquired what appears to be a running 7hp Duramax Honda clone engine. It was part of a deal, otherwise I probably would have passed.

It has a shortish threaded PTO stub that would be difficult, if not impossible to attach a clutch to (any ideas?)

That being the case, is it possible to buy a proper crank? Is it compatible with other clone brands?

Will try to get a couple pics up this afternoon.
 
DaddyJohn

DaddyJohn

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I think the shaft is 3/4, so you wouldn't be able to slide anything over the outside of it.

I'm hoping if a standard clone crank fits, I can get one for cheap and have a better set-up than if I tried to adapt anything to it.
https://www.arcracing.com/dj-1275-clone-196cc-gx200-stock-crankshaft/

Wondering if this engine is a GX160 or GX200 clone...

Considering the low cost of a new Predator, I may be best off selling it to someone who wants it as is, but would still like to investigate...
 
mmeck

mmeck

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Measure your stroke, and the ID of your crank bearings, it may be the same as a predator 212 crank, or a 196clone crank. If it measures the same as the clone, I recommend the tillotson Max stroke crank. They are cheap, and tough as nails
 
DaddyJohn

DaddyJohn

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Yeah, it looks like I'll have to tear it down and investigate.
Being that the engine doesn't seem common enough for the answer to my question to be widely available... :(
 
mmeck

mmeck

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DaddyJohn said:
Yeah, it looks like I'll have to tear it down and investigate.
Being that the engine doesn't seem common enough for the answer to my question to be widely available... :(
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I did a bit of research, and it seems the duromax is a Honda clone 196cc. That means a GX200, or clone crankshaft will work. At $35 the tillotson Max stroke crank can't be beat.
 
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