GCV160 tapping crank shaft

[StarTech]

Mark, As you can tell I don't get many Honda mower is my shop. But that was what I was thinking and I have yet to see a Honda mower with a Briggs mounted in the first place. Actually the blade clutch on a walk behind that I even seen was on a JD mower.

At least we all now what the PTO end looks like so maybe someone can figure out if worth the expense of going ahead or just getting the proper Briggs engine.

 

[StudebakerTom]

Good grief, I could spend more for the parts to attach a blade than for the engine itself! Ridiculous.

 

[Scrubcadet10]

I would call/contact any machine shops around, or at least a shop that has a lathe or something so they can drill the hole center in the crankshaft. most blade bolts are around 2" long of course, i'm not sure if the bolts usually go the whole length of the PTO shaft or not.
you could tap it at home, with plenty of patience and lubrication. slow and steady wins the race. of course you'll need to know what size bolt you're going to use so the correct diameter hole can be drilled.

 

[StarTech]

Good grief, I could spend more for the parts to attach a blade than for the engine itself! Ridiculous.

Yelp...That why you got to do your homework before ordering just any engine. Got to what the setup is going to be.

That like putting a 700R4 transmission in a "79 Chevy Malibu. You got have everything you need already figured out before you start the project. BTW AAMCO manager bet me $20 that I didn't have one in my car when I told him that the car's transmission needed a 700R4 oil change kit. He was so embarrass he even brought me a steak dinner.

 

[StudebakerTom]

Thankfully, the shaft on the Briggs engine is also 7/8ths in diameter. Using my puller, I removed the collar (?) from the dead engine and after drilling/tapping the new shaft, put it on the Honda. Cinched up good and tight. Honda provided a pilot hole on the shaft, so I could make a good, straight entry and took my time. It all works fine - even with my old blade - and I didn't spend a dime! That engine should last the rest of my life! Thanks for all your helpful advice, Guys!

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Awesome! good know!