nyquil junkie 225 #26 Posted May 11, 2013 That looks looks like a nice deal.... I'll keep that in mind. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyquil junkie 225 #27 Posted April 18, 2014 Well this thing ran well enough to do a little work over the last yr, but I parked it in the goat barn and had not much use for it till this spring so it's back to work. You have to crank this thing for a long time then it will fire. As long as it is hot, it will start again. But it got to be a real PITA so I got a HF 301cc 8hp clone. Its sitting on a stump waiting to be bolted I to place.... 2 yrs and 90 days worth of replacement warranty for 50 bucks. I took the 181 off it with the wire harness and all ready to sell to the first sucker.....um... I mean enthusiast that wants it. lol I will update when the clone is running and working. I have to cut the hood but not a big deal, its a work horse not a show pony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #28 Posted April 18, 2014 bet you the fuel pump is weak,or draining back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyquil junkie 225 #29 Posted April 19, 2014 Could be. IIRC they don't make rebuild kits for them or at least the kohler dealer parts dept said they don't have them nor can they get em. My nephew is restoring a wheel horse oldie so maybe he will buy my engine setup for that project. Or I can trade em for something useful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyquil junkie 225 #30 Posted April 20, 2014 We ran it all day today, hauling and pulling. If the HF engine works as well as it did today then that'll be great. Starts easy runs strong.....more than enough power for that sized tractor. We hauled some heavy stuff today up some rough cow paths, the engine didnt choke once. If it does, it has 2 yrs and 80 days to choke. lol Seems like a good engine. It starts easy enough to start it from a seated position. I'm impressed, considering most of the substandard junk HF sells. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eastside0434 0 #31 Posted February 27, 2015 I will buy the k181 engine from you eastsideroofers@aol.com 513 471-0434 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bunson70 50 #32 Posted October 30, 2017 Who makes the clone engine that you guys are talking about? Sounds like everyone is happy with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,888 #33 Posted October 30, 2017 I think the clone they were referring to is the Chinese-made Predator engine sold by Harbor Freight stores. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bunson70 50 #34 Posted October 30, 2017 Oh, okay. If it were American made, I'd get one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredrider 408 #35 Posted October 30, 2017 Unfortunately then it wouldn’t be as cheap. I’ve had many of those engines and never had an issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 882 #36 Posted October 31, 2017 Those clone engines are cloned from a Honda engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites