wheelhorsejoe 4 #1 Posted August 8, 2011 Hello Gents, I want to do an engine swap, only if it benefits me. I want to put a K16hp in place of the K-magnum 12hp. I am wondering if I will see a difference when I am blowing snow.[single stage snow-blower] Thanks Joe :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hydro 131 #2 Posted August 8, 2011 Hi there, there is no such thing as a K Magnum. The K series is one series of cast iron block engines and the Magnum series followed the K. Both have cast iron blocks with valves in the block. The K has a magneto instead of points and condensor. The 16 HP will create a world of difference for you especially under load. I am sure you will be pleased with the difference. I am also sure there will be many threads from your question with much more technical information than I can offer. Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #3 Posted August 8, 2011 Actually its the Magnum that has the magneto and the K series has points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #4 Posted August 8, 2011 Careful......... Magnums have the stand-alone ignition (module) coil mounted to the bearing plate outside of the flywheel. Magnets for the ignition are on the outside of the flywheel too. (same principal as the B&S Magnetron ignition) K series engines with breakerless (solid-state) ignition didn't have points either. K series with magnetos had the coil mounted under the flywheel and the breaker points were mounted in the "normal" spot. Magnets were on the inside of the flywheel. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Regardless of the brand or series, 16hp is 33% more (hope I did the math right ) than 12hp, so you should notice the difference - probably even in the fuel consumption. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hydro 131 #5 Posted August 8, 2011 Right on... the Mag for Magnum sorry meant to say what I didn't Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorts 182 #6 Posted August 9, 2011 You probably won't throw snow any farther but you should be able to move more snow faster, 33%, my old school math agrees with TT. You will see an increase in fuel consumption if the engine is working at full speed under load. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorsejoe 4 #7 Posted August 13, 2011 Thanks for the info. Will I have a problem connecting the wiring harness? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorts 182 #8 Posted August 13, 2011 the only difference may be the ignition switch depending on ignition type, std points & electronic need 12v to run, magneto needs ground to stop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #9 Posted August 13, 2011 std points & electronic need 12v to run, magneto needs ground to stop Battery ignition is the only type requiring 12v to operate. Solid State (breakerless) and all magnetos must be grounded to stop and applying power to them will "release the smoke" as some prefer to say. :woohoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorsejoe 4 #10 Posted August 14, 2011 Engine has points, So I have to replace ign switch with a different type or can I just get a terminal on the ign switch that will feed 12 Volts when the ign switch is turned on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
