Hi, I have a nice Snapper DP21357B that I really like, but hate the engine. I really want to put a Honda engine on it, but I was needing some help finding the right one. I am also interested in seeing any completed projects:smile:. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks!
On the walk behind Snappers with Honda engines, do they have a 7/8" crank or is it a different metric diameter? And does that go for the clones also?
I have a Snapper 21500PCR (1981 model Robin 4s) on which I installed a Honda GCV190 engine. The engine was donated by an older Honda HRX217TDA which had a worn out 3- speed transmission. I liked the Honda mower but it was not worthwhile to attempt a fix - just too difficult and expensive to change out the tranny, so I scrapped the mower for parts. Only had to drill one hole on the deck and the engine fit right in. I shortened the four Honda mounting bolts as they were a little too long. Reused the Snapper throttle cable, but I had to drill a tiny hole on the Honda engine throttle arm so that the cable end would fit (see picture) but it works well enough. Kept the Honda blade adapter and dual blades because they worked so well before. Snapper belt fit right on Honda pulley. Also used the Honda front tires, and as you can see, I treaded the rear tires with mountain-bike tires per a YouTube video - I wanted to see if I could eliminate the unsightly ruts which the stock Snapper tires leave on my lawn - it is an improvement and also gets great traction now. And as for the old Robin engine - sold it, did not like the weight, noise, or performance of the Robin. And how does the Snapper/Honda perform?? Totally awesome. It is not deterred one bit by grass condition or terrain - nothing can stop it.
I have a Snapper 21500PCR (1981 model Robin 4s) on which I installed a Honda GCV190 engine. The engine was donated by an older Honda HRX217TDA which had a worn out 3- speed transmission. I liked the Honda mower but it was not worthwhile to attempt a fix - just too difficult and expensive to change out the tranny, so I scrapped the mower for parts. Only had to drill one hole on the deck and the engine fit right in. I shortened the four Honda mounting bolts as they were a little too long. Reused the Snapper throttle cable, but I had to drill a tiny hole on the Honda engine throttle arm so that the cable end would fit (see picture) but it works well enough. Kept the Honda blade adapter and dual blades because they worked so well before. Snapper belt fit right on Honda pulley. Also used the Honda front tires, and as you can see, I treaded the rear tires with mountain-bike tires per a YouTube video - I wanted to see if I could eliminate the unsightly ruts which the stock Snapper tires leave on my lawn - it is an improvement and also gets great traction now. And as for the old Robin engine - sold it, did not like the weight, noise, or performance of the Robin. And how does the Snapper/Honda perform?? Totally awesome. It is not deterred one bit by grass condition or terrain - nothing can stop it.
I looked at the clone before going to fleabay for my Honda engine.
Predator Engines 5.5 HP (173cc) OHV Vertical Shaft Gas Engine
I couldn't use this one since it has a 7/8" shaft and mine required the 25mm shaft. I've used three horizontal shaft clones and would buy one again with no hesitation; they all started easily and ran very well.
As long as you match the shaft diameter for your drive pulley and blade adapter, it should be an easy swap. The MTD I have has an older Honda GCV160 7/8" that I pulled off of my pressure washer after the pump failed.
Which engine did you end up using? I got a GSV190LAN1L to replace a GCV160 engine with a bent crankshaft on a Honda deck, but now need to find a 7/8" replacement drive pulley and blade adapter.I know this is an old thread, but I've spent the last several days researching the Honda engines (GX and GS) that will work. I have a Snapper P216012, Model year 2000, that came with a Briggs (12H802-2611-B1). The shaft is 3.15 (80.1mm) Long, 1.0" (25.4) Diameter, with a 3/8 x 24UNF Tap. The GSV190LAN1L has a straight 7/8 (22.2mm) shaft that is 3.37" (85.5MM) long. Same tap. The GXV160UH2A12 Has a Shaft that is stepped from 1" to 7/8 (25.4mm to 22.2mm), 3.15 (80.1mm) long. I looked up parts diagrams (ereplacement and parts tree) for Snapper push mowers that came with the straight 7/8 shaft as well as the commercial push mowers that came with the GXV engines to order the correct Crank Drive Belt Pulley and the correct Blade Hub Mount. Since the Crank is longer on the GSV, I'll need to put a spacer in-between the engine and chassis if I go with that engine. Still undecided hence reason I ordered one of each. On the GXV, Snapper used the spacer between the engine and chassis for engine components clearance, then they added washers inbetween the Blade Hub and the crank to extend the length of the Blade to chassis due to the engine being raised due to the spacer, as the GXV and the Briggs both have the same length crank. Since the GSV crank is 4.9mm longer, I figured I'd use the spacer on that engine to raise the blade to keep blade to chassis length the same. My overall point being, Snapper used so many different engines on their "standard" HiVac chassis, that all you have to do is find the Engine/Chassis combination from the parts diagrams that have the same crank dimensions as the engine you want to install, and you can make it work. I'll lknow for sure in a few weeks when I get everything configured, as I am sure I'll run into a few bugs....I'm leaning towards the GXV just because (IMHO) it's a cool engine.
Im pretty sure that the 7021707YP is a 7/8” x 1-7/8” pulley. My machine with a 25mm shaft has a 2-1/8 OD Im not aware of a 7/8”ID x2-1/8” OD pulley.Which engine did you end up using? I got a GSV190LAN1L to replace a GCV160 engine with a bent crankshaft on a Honda deck, but now need to find a 7/8" replacement drive pulley and blade adapter.
Last I heard, a very close Snapper red was by Krylon in Cherry red rattle can. Anyone else have a better opinion?Do you know what the shaft size is and what type of paint you used? And very nice by the way.
She looks sweet. Looks like an old white handlebar bag on her. Do you like the new front wheel setup?I repowerd one of my snappers using the GCV190 (w/windup choke) from a old generic personal pace type mower (not Toro) with good results, it was nice light weight and reliable but it requires more throttle for torque than the briggs and Kaw.