Replacement engine - Harbor Freight

[SkyhawkTL 19]

Saw this on another post concerning Harbor Freights Grayhound:

"Would like to see the Greyhound on a Suburban. Been thinking about doing the same thing to my 550"

Does anyone know if this has been done, and are able to post photos of the outcome. Just Curious........

[littleredrider 408]

The cylinders are swept forward on those engines, tho I don't have or never really seen a suburban up close, not sure how it would mount in the frame. I did one on my ranger, had the move the engine back 4-5", course this was a 13 horse, but the smaller engines are the same just smaller dimensions.

[DoctorHfuhruhurr 136]

Don't forget to use a 20% off coupon ...

http://dealspl.us/harborfreight-coupons/108017p

[DoctorHfuhruhurr 136]

Or 25% off coupon for use on Thanksgiving dayonly

http://www.harborfreight.com/thanksgiving-day-coupon.html

[mr.pipes 4]

Or 25% off coupon for use on Thanksgiving dayonly

http://www.harborfreight.com/thanksgiving-day-coupon.html

Good find! Thanks

[VinsRJ 721]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8HWW5XkGkQ

Here's my Suburban with a HF Clone. NO MODS to the frame, tranny case or hood stand. The HF Clone 6.5 fits like a glove and dropped right in. You will have to fashoin an exhaust and remove the gas tank. Also there are a ton of parts available. I've run this motor for an entire summer with no issues. I have added a Karts Racing Clone Carb, K&N cone air filter, header dump and painted the blower cover red.... but other than that its box stock. For a driver tractor there really is no other way to go IMO.

In my other vid of the RAT you see me stall it :wh:

[Guest]

Looks like there's a Honda electric start kit for the Greyhound 6.5, based on compatibilities w/ the similar Honda engine, if you want that, since the 6.5 HF only has a pull start. Maybe not necessary for the Suburban but a Lawn Ranger with a tired tecumseh h60? It might look okay with the flywheel cover painted red too - and ditch the gas tank. I'd be game for that in my L-156.

http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/honda-cl...or-frieght.html

Anyone try the electric start?

[littleredrider 408]

Why put a wee little 6.5 when you can put the 13 horse WITH electric start with little modification??

http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/21...t=entertainment

[Guest]

The 13 horse heart is a terrific transplant. I'm sure the power is unbelievable. For me, though, the little 'techy' always had enough gumption to mow and putt around with plenty of charm. I believe the 6.5 is more in harmony with that aspect, so I guess its just one man's preference over another.

Check out this REALLY slick 6.5 job - very inspirational for those afflicted by H60 woes.

http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=137765

[Guest]

Just to showcase what a small block can do (and I am in no way affiliated with the artists) ... I'm sure some of you have seen these - these guys are insane.

WARNING: disturbing wheel horse violence, viewer discretion advised.