Predator motor swap on a 606

[slammer302 2,154]

I used a mounting plate from a b-80 and it worked great I've done this twice but the 13 HP will be bigger

[Rich Gilbert 1]

I was thinking of one of those 13hp motors for my 308-8.  Engine placement might be the only real challenge.

[DAVE L 31]

 Did the same on my Lawn Ranger! Nothing wrong with these engines. I have one on my WH, one

on a log splitter, and a new one in the box as a just in case. So far I like them!

Got first place in the 4th of July parade. Not me driving it.

Edited December 8, 2014 by DAVE L

[rebuilder12 0]

Does anyone know of a good place to get front and rear tires that will fit the original rims?

[slammer302 2,154]

Greater Cleveland Tire has 4.00-4-8 trip ribs for 39$ plus whatever shipping is

Meant tri ribs

[Bach-Ed 164]

I just got an email from Northern Tool.  They are having a sale on Kohler engines. Last year I decided against a HF or similar engine.  I wasn't confident in a Chinese knock off.  My CH270 runs great and no complaints.  I hope it can last 40+ years like the K181.  They are more expensive than the others but I bit the bullet and I am glad I did it.

[HorseHead1089 99]

with these clones you can make a great engine by swapping the plastic gear cam out for a slightly more agressive lobe, billet aluminum flywheels and honda valves and springs.

[Wishin4a416 2,186]

I take it the shaft size is 3/4''?

[slammer302 2,154]

All the ones I've seen are there is a sleeve on eBay with a step key so you can use the 1" pulley still

[Wishin4a416 2,186]

Thanks. I think Im going to pick one up this weekend at the tent sale. Hard to pass up for 99$. I wonder if they will still let u use coupon since its a sale. A person could get on for 75 bucks if they do.

[Xjchief 128]

And what's really cool about these engines go to hotrodminibike.com they sell all kinds of different addons and upgrades for these engines

[slammer302 2,154]

I have four of the predator 212's and they all work good have one on a commando 6 that my dad uses with a 36" deck and it mows good only complaint is the pull starts break pretty easy but I just buy better rope and restring them

[Wishin4a416 2,186]

I went ahead and picked one up today. It wasn't honored under the coupon but I had a gift card so I made out OK.

[scotty 252]

These predator motors are amazing. Ive used one for about a year and no problems. Plenty of power. I am getting the urge to try an 8 hp one.

[shallowwatersailor 3,213]

I've been pretty lucky with using the 20-25% coupons for the Predator engines. I used a 20% onetime in the store for the 6.5 hp engine, I also bought a 13.5 hp engine (and didn't want to carry it home) used the 25% coupon online for it to be shipped. I thought for sure it wouldn't go through but it did. My advice is to try to use it. All they can say is "No."

[Wishin4a416 2,186]

I did John. She scanned the coupon and no discount on the Predator.

[Rob R 951]

HF will normally NOT give you the 20-25% discount IF the item your are purchasing is already "on sale" for that given month......

[shallowwatersailor 3,213]

I guess I got lucky!

[cschannuth 3,795]

I might be getting a 606 roller so I will need a pulley and some sort of mounting plate. Any suggestions?