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[dshot59]

Like why is the crank smaller on this 4 hp then a 3 1/5. Not to mention that it only has 3 mounting holes. I figured I would just drill out the last one why not right ? What a pain in the can. Got it off a tiller inside was real clean so what the hey. It's a 2006

 

[Minimichael]

I'm thinking you could find others of the same hp with still different crank diameters. Depends on what the cranks were intended to drive, is my guess. Part nos. are a better reference point for different size engines. I wanna say I've seen those 3 hole mounts on tillers I've torn down.

 

[dshot59]

I put one of those 5/8 to 3/4 adapter sleeves on it. Drilled out the 4th bolt hole and off we go.

 

[Harquebus]

I put one of those 5/8 to 3/4 adapter sleeves

Would love to see that on the business end of the engine, and the drilled out hole. Got pics?

 

[dshot59]

Pics of the clutch ? I can do tomorrow .the drilled hole not so much I mounted the engine so it`s kinda tough to see that.

 

[dshot59]

 

[dshot59]

Kinda sketchy but it works I have a nice old 3 1/5 for it but it lost spark. So I was gonna use this one for now.

 

[Harquebus]

Kinda sketchy but it works I have a nice old 3 1/5 for it but it lost spark. So I was gonna use this one for now.

Many thanks. Maybe it is a bit sketchy but it works and might even be “legit", like something a certified engineer might use to get the job done, knowing that in normal circumstances it won’t fail catastrophically and reflect badly on said engineer.

The ebay link still works from this thread (it’s a product or keyword search) but it shows that it’s a thing. Where did you get the adapter out of curiosity?

 

[creia]

Many thanks. Maybe it is a bit sketchy but it works and might even be “legit", like something a certified engineer might use to get the job done, knowing that in normal circumstances it won’t fail catastrophically and reflect badly on said engineer.

The ebay link still works from this thread (it’s a product or keyword search) but it shows that it’s a thing. Where did you get the adapter out of curiosity?

Those adapters are all over eBay. Just use the search words 5/8 to 3/4 shaft adapter.

 

[dshot59]

Yea I got it on e-bay was cheap less then 10 bucks I think. A clutch for a 5/8th was pricey, so I went this way figured what the hay. It`s worth a shot.

 

[Harquebus]

The ebay link still works from this thread

Forgot the link. http://rearenginekarts.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5535

 

[dshot59]

Scored this off the side of the road today,thank you very much.

 

[Harquebus]

Scored this off the side of the road today,thank you very much. View attachment 329017

If the blades are still sharp, that’s about a $200 chipper shredder to be flipped. Otherwise you can rob the engine.

 

[cl350rr]

Those chippers go for about $80 around here, I have had a few. The 5hp is the smallest engine they put on them and struggles to keep up with anything but light dry branches. I have the same one with a 10hp Tecumseh on it and that dog will hunt.

 

[dshot59]

I did steal the engine off it it`s 5 horse and has a 1 inch crank.Don`t think I ever saw a 5 with one that big.

 

[Minimichael]

I did steal the engine off it it`s 5 horse and has a 1 inch crank.Don`t think I ever saw a 5 with one that big.
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Cool. Any numbers on the shroud?