Thoughts on "repower" engine for 416,516,518,520

[Banjo 0]

I don't have an application for this, but has anyone ever had experience using one of these to replace your onan or other WH engine?

http://www.smallenginewarehouse.com/produc...PN=GX670-WH-520

[Banjo 0]

THis one make me drool,

http://www.smallenginewarehouse.com/produc...H+Ford+Jacobsen

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,169]

But $1700 before shipping on the 16hp Kohler is alot of money . My most expensive WH so far was only $800.

I suppose if you had a tractor in great shape but with a bum motor you'd be all set for a long time with that repower.

Mike..........

[Banjo 0]

But $1700 before shipping on the 16hp Kohler is alot of money . My most expensive WH so far was only $800.

I suppose if you had a tractor in great shape but with a bum motor you'd be all set for a long time with that repower.

Mike..........

I'm in the same boat. Still, I'd like to have one of those new Kohlers for a rainy day, just not at that price!

[Nick 13]

I dont have one but a few weeks back I had someone stop by that had his D-200 used for the first swap Small engine warehouse had done on a D series. He was happy with it and said it had a lots of power. Other than that Ive heard both good and bad about the kits he puts together.

[BairleaFarm 340]

I havent priced engines in a long time but boy o boy do those prices seem high

[linen beige 15]

That link almost made me touch myself :whistle:

[tdearstine 0]

:whistle: thats a little to much info !!!!

[DMESS 24]

I'm guessing the Honda would be a wicked little engine on a 520 if you wanted a modern 2 cylinder replacement. Their stuff seems to run forever without much concern for its well being! I think of all those go karts in the amusement parks with the OHV Hondas just running all day long, day in, day out. My Lawn Boy Insight walker has a Honda on it and so far I am quite pleased with its performance.

[Banjo 0]

If I bought the Honda Engine, I think I would have to put a WH sticker over top of the Honda Sticker, and hope the Honda red closely resembles Toro Red New LOL

[Banjo 0]

I don't have an application for this, but has anyone ever had experience using one of these to replace your onan or other WH engine?

http://www.smallenginewarehouse.com/produc...PN=GX670-WH-520

I like how they took the time to setup everything for a drop in replacement. Here's some notes from the ad,

"Replaces the Onan engine that is no longer available

These come pre-wired to plug right in to your existing wiring.

Mounting base to bolt it down to your existing holes are included.

An oil drain valve is included."

Here'e the page to check for "repower" engines for a bunch of applications,

http://www.smallenginewarehouse.com/Repower.asp

[Curmudgeon 28]

I always liked the picture they used showing the 520.

http://www.smallenginewarehouse.com/Repowe...orse&Model=520H

[Guest Chambley4]

You may want to check out this website for big savings on engines:

http://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.asp?UID=...es&keyword=NEGH