Chinese small engines

[Tassie f100]

I have an old Rotary/ tiller which now has a wrecked 6 HP Tecumseh engine.I would like to keep it going,but problem is can’t get Tecumseh crank anymore.Honda is too pricey as is B&S.A Chinese 6.5 engine is priced under $200 which is the price point to make it viable to get it going again.Question is,have many of you on this forum had any experience with these cheaper engines.

[coo]

Tassy, PM sent

[Vesper Martini]

horizontal or vertical shaft?

you can get a 6.5 horizontal for $160

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/6-5HP-OH...frcectupt=true


rebuild kit for your engine below:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/6HP-Engi...frcectupt=true

[Tassie f100]

Thanks Coo. Besta007 Yes I can buy a kit,but,the problem I have is that the crank big end journal is worn about 20 thou,fair bit more than the 2 or so it should have.Yeah Horizontal,I have seen them for as low as just under $140,don’t if they are all comparable in quality etc,because they all look exactly the same externally

[hayseed]

I've had a bit to do with a few of those "Chonda" Motors. & they're fine. Parts are interchangable with the real Honda's. Only Problem I've had is don't run E10 in 'em as the rubber fuel line & seals in the Carby get eaten by The ethanol.. Run Premium in them & you'll be fine.

[coo]

correct. Replace the fuel line as soon as you get it. They ussually supply cheap thin single walled hose. Good for about a year in the sun.

[Rallye Sport]

Much the same experience, the engines themselves aren't bad but the fueling side isn't great.

[Tickford.]

Have a look at Torini engines. Very good quality engines.

6.5HP:
https://www.revolutionindustrial.com...e-petrol-6.5hp

7.0HP with electric start:
https://www.revolutionindustrial.com...electric-start

13HP:
https://www.revolutionindustrial.com...ne-petrol-13hp

15HP:
https://www.revolutionindustrial.com...ne-petrol-15hp


Torini also build a race version used for Go Kart racing. I can personally vouch for the race motors. Super reliable and can take a beating. Most parts are interchangeable with the industrial versions in case you want to "upgrade" components.
http://www.torini.com.au/documents/o...axx_manual.pdf

The Chinese "Chonda" is nothing but trouble. I would advise to stay away.

[naddis01]

Buy the Honda. You'll go through 3 Chondas to the one Honda and not have the headaches.

[Tassie f100]

Originally Posted by naddis01

Buy the Honda. You'll go through 3 Chondas to the one Honda and not have the headaches.

If the old machine wasn’t 50 years old and I had a few more years left in me I might go Honda,BUT!!!

[Vesper Martini]

Originally Posted by naddis01

Buy the Honda. You'll go through 3 Chondas to the one Honda and not have the headaches.

Certainly agree the Honda is the king of mower engines, but for the price its an absurd suggestion.

I had a Morison mower with a Tecumseh engine for years everything fell apart but the engine was still good when it went out last hard rubbish.

for a Rotary/ tiller that's used one or twice a year they will do the job

[DFB FGXR6]

The machine is old, then don't over-spend on it, I'm sure you will get years from a new no-name Chinese engine.

I wouldn't read to much into the made in China thing. You can imagine my disappointment, but not surprise to learn my brand new mower with a Honda GXV160 engine was made in China, most likely in the same factory that also produces "Chonda's".



And Briggs & Stratton engines have been made in China for year, some are labeled "Made in the USA from Global parts", ie assembled by Chinese components.

[fnp]

A lot of guys on a mower forum I'm on seem to think the Chondas are pretty good value for money. Popular for old Scott Bonnars etc with a dead Briggs.

[cairns27]

You can get a second-hand 2' pump for a couple of hundred, throw the pump away.
bye

[cairns27]

You can get a second-hand 2' pump for a couple of hundred, throw the pump away.
bye

[adyadad]

I've had a few Chonda motors over the years. One in particular is on a compactor. Left outside, neglected, stale fuel and still starts first pull every time, even after 6 months.
If you look up John and Johnno, they have a good range of very reasonably priced engines. They are in Ballarat but will freight.

[happy1]

Hi,
I find a good source of real Honda engines (and some Chonda's) at your nearest recycling centre. In Perth I can pick up various machine with a small motor for typically $50 to $100, and in average the engines only need a small repair to get going again,

The last one I picked up for under $100 was a 24hp, sitting on a carpet cleaner. It had nothing wrong with it, hooked up power to the fuel pump and started it.
Cheers,