fourwheels0 191 #1 Posted December 6, 2011 are the tech hh120 engines any good. what should i look for or be advised about with these engines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydogg 186 #2 Posted December 6, 2011 The ignition system is hard to find and expensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coldone 35 #3 Posted December 6, 2011 I had one on a sears suburban, it was an impressive engine. With loaded tires and 2 sets of wheel weights, It would break traction before bogging down. It would smoke like a frieght train if it had been sitting for a while, then it would clear up. The HH120 came with two types of ignition, one is the dreaded SSI (Solid State Ignition) and the other was a standard breaker style. The SSI is NLA, but Ed Stoller has a website dedicated to converting this over to a modern ignition system. He also will repair your SSI if its repairable. Just google his name and it should come up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #4 Posted December 6, 2011 hhmm ok thanks. i'm looking at a c-120 special with this techy hh120 engine. i should be able to just drop a 12hp kohler in it correct?. is there any difference in the electrical system on the tractor besides the engine? like is a c-120 with a kohler the same as a c-120 special with the techy?. just a different engine right?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwilson 128 #5 Posted December 8, 2011 I bought a C-120 Special and the SSI was bad. My dad searched through "Brian millers tips and tricks" and found an alternative to get spark back to it with a Chrysler ignition system. I think I spent about 20 bucks at a local junk yard and found everything needed to do the job. it works great. I wouldn't be afraid of the tecumseh. Its not a Kohler but it does a fine job. I actualy pulled the HH120 out of the tractor and replaced it with a K301, and then put the HH120 back in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
