chuckpen
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I need to repower a pressure washer with a used engine. My neighbor's 6HP Flat Head Briggs vertical shaft blew a head gasket and ate the piston / cylinder. It has that off center three bolt mounting to the frame.
I believe the shaft is a bit over 3" long and 7/8 diameter with keyway.
I have been considering using a engine from a used lawn mower.
Question: Can I use a mower engine on this pressure washer? Are the shafts the same length and diameter? There are a lot of used mowers out there to purchase. Does anyone have any experience with this swap idea?
I need;
thanks to all,
/cp
I believe the shaft is a bit over 3" long and 7/8 diameter with keyway.
I have been considering using a engine from a used lawn mower.
Question: Can I use a mower engine on this pressure washer? Are the shafts the same length and diameter? There are a lot of used mowers out there to purchase. Does anyone have any experience with this swap idea?
I need;
- 2+ inch shaft
- 7/8" shaft diameter
- offset three hole mounting.
- any other considerations, like differences between a mower and P-washer, like linkages and such.
thanks to all,
/cp
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