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Just what differences are there with Tecumseh and B&S engines. I did notice there is a big weight difference, between the two brands of smae HP and engine type catagories.
My reason is this: I built a gas powered string trimmer (push type). It has a 110702 model engine of 4hp on it. I originally thought it was a 3 1/2hp but its a 4. While the engine runs great when its running, its just hard to get started. The motor was originally on a push mower, and now it does not have a blade for kinetic energy, and this is causing problems in starting it.
I am told I need a heavy flywheel type motor such as used on tillers or pressure washers etc (things tghat do not have a large rotating mass so I am going to have to buy me an enginem and I am having problems deciding between tecumseh and briggs. So will say a 5 or 6hp engine fit in the same foot print as the 4 I already have on it? The 4 has plenty of power, but there are some at higher hp at lower prices. I need a vertical shaft, with 7/8" crankend, and a 3/16" keyway slot, and preferably with remote operating control.
Any suggestions as to model / brand etc would be appreciated, as where you can get the best prices. I know about Tulsa small engines, and the small engine warehouse. Tulsa is higher but they appear to sell mostly brand new currrent production, we as Small engine warehouse has a ton of Scratch and dent and no real true description is given, not even a photo of the engine, so I am kind of leary dealing there.
Any suggestions appreciated.
My reason is this: I built a gas powered string trimmer (push type). It has a 110702 model engine of 4hp on it. I originally thought it was a 3 1/2hp but its a 4. While the engine runs great when its running, its just hard to get started. The motor was originally on a push mower, and now it does not have a blade for kinetic energy, and this is causing problems in starting it.
I am told I need a heavy flywheel type motor such as used on tillers or pressure washers etc (things tghat do not have a large rotating mass so I am going to have to buy me an enginem and I am having problems deciding between tecumseh and briggs. So will say a 5 or 6hp engine fit in the same foot print as the 4 I already have on it? The 4 has plenty of power, but there are some at higher hp at lower prices. I need a vertical shaft, with 7/8" crankend, and a 3/16" keyway slot, and preferably with remote operating control.
Any suggestions as to model / brand etc would be appreciated, as where you can get the best prices. I know about Tulsa small engines, and the small engine warehouse. Tulsa is higher but they appear to sell mostly brand new currrent production, we as Small engine warehouse has a ton of Scratch and dent and no real true description is given, not even a photo of the engine, so I am kind of leary dealing there.
Any suggestions appreciated.