canucklehead
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Hi all,
I have an aluminum deck, self propelled HR214 mower (might be a 214A if that matters). It smokes like a bugger on cold start, then stops after about 10-20 seconds. Otherwise runs fine. I adjusted valves. I think it has 10 W 30 oil, which is what Honda recommends. I did some internet searching and see some folks run thicker oil, but I really think this is a sign of worn rings. In order to replace rings I assume there would be other parts needed like head gasket and other gaskets, etc.. So time and $$ start to add up.
I see harbor Freight puts vertical shaft motors on sale for about $120, and I assume they are a Chinese Honda clone. I also see a local guy selling a GCV 160 motor for $40, but he's not sure it would fit my older model Honda. I also wonder how throttle cable linkages would match up.
Has anyone swapped out a different motor on these? Or any other suggestions on the oil burning issue? Maybe just run it into the ground? I'm trying to plan ahead for a replacement motor. I love the aluminum deck. Although I must say, my Kubota W5021 is the best mower I've ever had and it's still running but also getting a much smaller puff of blue on start up.
I have an aluminum deck, self propelled HR214 mower (might be a 214A if that matters). It smokes like a bugger on cold start, then stops after about 10-20 seconds. Otherwise runs fine. I adjusted valves. I think it has 10 W 30 oil, which is what Honda recommends. I did some internet searching and see some folks run thicker oil, but I really think this is a sign of worn rings. In order to replace rings I assume there would be other parts needed like head gasket and other gaskets, etc.. So time and $$ start to add up.
I see harbor Freight puts vertical shaft motors on sale for about $120, and I assume they are a Chinese Honda clone. I also see a local guy selling a GCV 160 motor for $40, but he's not sure it would fit my older model Honda. I also wonder how throttle cable linkages would match up.
Has anyone swapped out a different motor on these? Or any other suggestions on the oil burning issue? Maybe just run it into the ground? I'm trying to plan ahead for a replacement motor. I love the aluminum deck. Although I must say, my Kubota W5021 is the best mower I've ever had and it's still running but also getting a much smaller puff of blue on start up.