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Offline Cornbelt

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tiller blues
« on: April 07, 2009, 07:43:42 AM »
Does anybody know of a boneyard for small engines?     My good 7 hoss tiller needs a crank and rod. Too bad it isn't Briggs instead of Techumseh, but If I could find a source for used parts, I might be able to afford to fix it anyhow.
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Re: tiller blues
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2009, 03:43:55 PM »
I would bet you could find the parts on Ebay. ;) Dale
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Re: tiller blues
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2009, 03:17:31 AM »
Too bad you don't live closer to VT. I just inherited my Uncles estate. He repaired small engines all his life and never through out anything. He has dozens & dozens of used small engines of all makes and sizes. We have to clean out all this stuff & get rid of it. I'll keep a few things that are most commonly used, but the rest will have to go to someone that can use them.
Good Luck in your search.
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Re: tiller blues
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2009, 04:00:09 AM »
I had a Troybilt horse one time.  Can you put a Brigg's engine on it?  Maybe with an adapter kit. 
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Re: tiller blues
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2009, 05:55:07 AM »
Hey, OLDHandgunner, I don't suppose your uncle had his treasures cataloged, did he? ::)
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Re: tiller blues
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2009, 01:37:16 AM »
Not really. He had them all stored in a old shed. He knew what he had and where it was but I'd have to use to old search and find method. I know he had many Briggs, some Techumseh & Kolhers.
I know you're not close by, but if you want me to check what he has and if he does have one it's yours. You just pay for the shipping.
Was this off a Troy Bilt? If I have one we'll have to talk be phone on the engine details to see if they match up.
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Re: tiller blues
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2009, 02:18:38 AM »
That might get me back in business. Mod# is: HH70-140038C  Ser#:8198D     It was off an Arrends.  Sent you a PM, too.  Thanks,  Tim
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Re: tiller blues
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2009, 01:40:24 AM »
I'll check today and let you know.
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Re: tiller blues
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2009, 10:08:41 AM »
You don't need a crank, just a new rod.The crank is much harder than the aluminum rod, so all you need to do is remove the crank from the block and put it between a couple of boards in your vice positioned in a manner that the crank throw is open to work on.Get a strip of emery cloth that comes on a roll that is about a inch wide in  fine grit, about a foot in lenght.Spray the crank throw with any light lubricating oil and work the emery cloth around the throw until the adheared aluminum is removed and the throw is shiny.Use mechanics hand soap to clean the throw and reassemble the engine with a new rod.I have fixed alot of engines with this method when I ran a small engine shop and never had one come back.
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Re: tiller blues
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2009, 03:10:07 PM »
My crank throw is a little egg-shaped even beyond specs for regrinding. If I could find a good used one though, it would probably last me forever.
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Re: tiller blues
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2009, 03:13:31 PM »
Couldn't stand it no more.  Went out and bought me a Troybilt Super Bronco. 
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Re: tiller blues
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2009, 10:20:37 AM »
Hey Cornbelt,
Sorry I took so long in getting back with you. I checked all the engines and only 1 Techumseh. It was a newer 5hp on a pressure washer. I also checked out a couple of small engine shops around and they didn't have anything either.    :(
I'll still keep my eyes & ears open.
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Re: tiller blues
« Reply #12 on: June 26, 2009, 02:42:30 AM »
If you measure the distance between mounting holes, there is a good possibility you can swap motors. Even if the shaft is a little higher or lower, you can always get a shorter or longer v-belt if necessary. It's a matter of jusifying your time and expense to keep an older machine running. gypsyman
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Re: tiller blues
« Reply #13 on: June 27, 2009, 11:14:51 AM »


   I have a friend of mine that runs a pressure washer shop. He found s Chinese import engine that is a copy of a Honda that is something like 1/3 the price. Look around and you shold be able to find something that will fit it.
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