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Old 25-11-2020, 10:44 AM   #1
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I have an old Rotary/ tiller which now has a wrecked 6 HP Tecumseh engine.I would like to keep it going,but problem is can’t get Tecumseh crank anymore.Honda is too pricey as is B&S.A Chinese 6.5 engine is priced under $200 which is the price point to make it viable to get it going again.Question is,have many of you on this forum had any experience with these cheaper engines.
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Old 25-11-2020, 10:55 AM   #2
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Old 25-11-2020, 11:09 AM   #3
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horizontal or vertical shaft?

you can get a 6.5 horizontal for $160

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/6-5HP-OH...frcectupt=true


rebuild kit for your engine below:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/6HP-Engi...frcectupt=true
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Old 25-11-2020, 11:28 AM   #4
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Thanks Coo. Besta007 Yes I can buy a kit,but,the problem I have is that the crank big end journal is worn about 20 thou,fair bit more than the 2 or so it should have.Yeah Horizontal,I have seen them for as low as just under $140,don’t if they are all comparable in quality etc,because they all look exactly the same externally
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Old 25-11-2020, 11:34 AM   #5
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I've had a bit to do with a few of those "Chonda" Motors. & they're fine. Parts are interchangable with the real Honda's. Only Problem I've had is don't run E10 in 'em as the rubber fuel line & seals in the Carby get eaten by The ethanol.. Run Premium in them & you'll be fine.
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Old 25-11-2020, 12:09 PM   #6
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correct. Replace the fuel line as soon as you get it. They ussually supply cheap thin single walled hose. Good for about a year in the sun.
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Much the same experience, the engines themselves aren't bad but the fueling side isn't great.
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Have a look at Torini engines. Very good quality engines.

6.5HP:
https://www.revolutionindustrial.com...e-petrol-6.5hp

7.0HP with electric start:
https://www.revolutionindustrial.com...electric-start

13HP:
https://www.revolutionindustrial.com...ne-petrol-13hp

15HP:
https://www.revolutionindustrial.com...ne-petrol-15hp


Torini also build a race version used for Go Kart racing. I can personally vouch for the race motors. Super reliable and can take a beating. Most parts are interchangeable with the industrial versions in case you want to "upgrade" components.
http://www.torini.com.au/documents/o...axx_manual.pdf

The Chinese "Chonda" is nothing but trouble. I would advise to stay away.
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Buy the Honda. You'll go through 3 Chondas to the one Honda and not have the headaches.
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Old 25-11-2020, 06:17 PM   #10
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Buy the Honda. You'll go through 3 Chondas to the one Honda and not have the headaches.
If the old machine wasn’t 50 years old and I had a few more years left in me I might go Honda,BUT!!!
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Buy the Honda. You'll go through 3 Chondas to the one Honda and not have the headaches.
Certainly agree the Honda is the king of mower engines, but for the price its an absurd suggestion.

I had a Morison mower with a Tecumseh engine for years everything fell apart but the engine was still good when it went out last hard rubbish.

for a Rotary/ tiller that's used one or twice a year they will do the job
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The machine is old, then don't over-spend on it, I'm sure you will get years from a new no-name Chinese engine.

I wouldn't read to much into the made in China thing. You can imagine my disappointment, but not surprise to learn my brand new mower with a Honda GXV160 engine was made in China, most likely in the same factory that also produces "Chonda's".



And Briggs & Stratton engines have been made in China for year, some are labeled "Made in the USA from Global parts", ie assembled by Chinese components.
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A lot of guys on a mower forum I'm on seem to think the Chondas are pretty good value for money. Popular for old Scott Bonnars etc with a dead Briggs.
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Old 26-11-2020, 06:29 AM   #14
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You can get a second-hand 2' pump for a couple of hundred, throw the pump away.
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You can get a second-hand 2' pump for a couple of hundred, throw the pump away.
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Old 26-11-2020, 01:37 PM   #16
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I've had a few Chonda motors over the years. One in particular is on a compactor. Left outside, neglected, stale fuel and still starts first pull every time, even after 6 months.
If you look up John and Johnno, they have a good range of very reasonably priced engines. They are in Ballarat but will freight.
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Old 27-11-2020, 10:59 AM   #17
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Hi,
I find a good source of real Honda engines (and some Chonda's) at your nearest recycling centre. In Perth I can pick up various machine with a small motor for typically $50 to $100, and in average the engines only need a small repair to get going again,

The last one I picked up for under $100 was a 24hp, sitting on a carpet cleaner. It had nothing wrong with it, hooked up power to the fuel pump and started it.
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