I have a 30 year old Troybilt mulching mower whose design is not replicated these days. It needs a new engine. How do I go about finding a replacement for this thing?
I have a 30 year old Troybilt mulching mower whose design is not replicated these days. It needs a new engine. How do I go about finding a replacement for this thing?
As already stated," first lets start with..." B&S has a simple online method to see what they offer, and I bet it is easy but .. is it a house, a horse, a car, a plane? Match what?
#9
tom3
Need the model number, type, and code numbers that are stamped on the metal top housing, usually just over the spark plug for flat head motors. If you are pretty handy with tools you can usually find a new short block that replaces the worn out parts for reasonable money.
#10
ChiefH
Does it have a vertical or horizontal shaft? What is the bolt pattern on the engine block? What is the shaft diameter? What kind of keyway and key does it use? What does the PTO match up with on the equipment.
If you match these up and select a 4HP or 5HP engine you will have a bolt in replacement.
I have a 30 year old Troybilt mulching mower whose design is not replicated these days. It needs a new engine. How do I go about finding a replacement for this thing?
Go to
Small Engine Warehouse
or
Small Engine Supplies
or
Repower
all of these sites ( plus others ) have clear instruction about how to measure your engine
They also have alts of surplus engines for sale and some sites allow you to search using the measurements
#12
ChiefH
I bought an engine from Harbor Freight for a 45 year old Troybilt Horse rear tinned tiller. Check the bolt pattern on the engine block where it attaches to the mulcher, then look for an engine that will match. Your piece of equipment is 30 years old so I am sure you can find one, as my equipment is 45 years old and I found one.
www.smallenginewarehouse.com
