natelc1979 1 #1 Posted October 10, 2018 Just wondering what all i would need to do to put a pull start honda gx390 on a c160? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredrider 408 #2 Posted October 10, 2018 Some type of motor plate. Crank isn’t in same location as stock, and not sure if it’s same size which isn’t likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natelc1979 1 #3 Posted October 10, 2018 38 minutes ago, littleredrider said: Some type of motor plate. Crank isn’t in same location as stock, and not sure if it’s same size which isn’t likely. Would the briggs engine plate work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,515 #4 Posted October 10, 2018 Take measurements. Existing engine as well as the Honda. You may find measurements on Honda's website. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #5 Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) I can't speak to The Honda engine swap but I did a Predator 13 horse swap.Since the Pred is a clone of the Honda design this information may help.Depending on crank out put diameter on the Honda an adapter sleeve will need to be installed to use the 1 1/8" diameter WH pulleys.The engine will also need to be raised to match the centerline of the Kohler engine. This is not real critical but does help belt alignment.The Honda and Predator engines use a washered drain plug so that oil changes are a mess as the oil comes out on the centerline of the frame.The plate I used for an engine mount is a repurposed Onan mounting plate. Edited October 10, 2018 by JAinVA 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #6 Posted October 10, 2018 FYI, You can get the sleeve adapter on eBay. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natelc1979 1 #7 Posted October 10, 2018 1 hour ago, JAinVA said: I can't speak to The Honda engine swap but I did a Predator 13 horse swap.Since the Pred is a clone of the Honda design this information may help.Depending on crank out put diameter on the Honda an adapter sleeve will need to be installed to use the 1 1/8" diameter WH pulleys.The engine will also need to be raised to match the centerline of the Kohler engine. This is not real critical but does help belt alignment.The Honda and Predator engines use a washered drain plug so that oil changes are a mess as the oil comes out on the centerline of the frame.The plate I used for an engine mount is a repurposed Onan mounting plate. Thank you very much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #8 Posted October 10, 2018 Thanks Aldon, that is where I got this sleeve from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,627 #9 Posted October 10, 2018 The members on this site have done just about any conversion you can imagine. If you search "Honda" on this site there will be a lot more information. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SALTYWRIGHT 859 #10 Posted October 10, 2018 I PUT A DIESEL IN MY 1054 AND IT WAS VERY EASY, JUST DO ALOT OF CHECKING FIRST. GO FOR IT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
natelc1979 1 #11 Posted October 10, 2018 I dont have the original engine. Do you guys know what the height of the kohler crank was on the c160? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
