16hp Duromax engine

[guyfox]

Read a lot of post about this engine....Some good some not so good...Looking for an honest opinion about this engine. Is it worth the money to put in my 6x6 argo? Use the machine for hauling wood, hunting and just for fun joy rides (replaced my 4 wheeler). Do this have a source to keep the battery charged?

DuroMax 16 Hp., 1'' Shaft, Recoil/Electric Start Engine - XP16HPE XP16HPE

Thanks.

[JoeMeg]

I've been considering one of these for a trail machine also,here are some of my observations.
Pros
Very reasonable cost.
Can usually find with free shipping.
Electric start.
Suitable size shaft.
Cons
I think I saw that these have a 3 amp coil,this would probably keep the battery up but short of some LED's,won't support much lighting,etc.
One of our members has a thread on this application(I'll have to try to find it) I recall some issues with the fuel tank no longer being mounted directly above the unit and a lot of messing around with carb jetting.

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/engines/23859-clone-engine-running-temp.html

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/engines/19136-gx390-clone-engine-fuel-pump-issue.html

[Toys4Me]

After the above issues everything works great. Did this in 2 machines and haven't had any issues yet.

[JoeMeg]

Toys4Me, thanks for the update.So this is even more positive reinforcement that this is a valid option for anyone wishing to commission a machine without breaking the bank.

Joe.

[Jeff Gammon]

Are these engines still holding up OK?

[Toys4Me]

2 Attex's with harbor freight 16's still running great and we aren't exactly gentle on them.

[pop pop]

When you say harbor freight "16s"....do you mean their 420 cc motor?

[Toys4Me]

Correct the 420cc engines.

[hydromike]

2 Attex's with harbor freight 16's still running great and we aren't exactly gentle on them.

You guys hammered on your Attexes all weekend at Ashtabula. I was really impressed by those engines...

[Jeff Gammon]

So you had to end up going up 13 jet sizes and stretch your float spring and put a t in you fuel line? Everything else has bee fine? I wish you would update every 6 months or so. So we could see how they are holding up.

Thanks,
Jeff

[pop pop]

Uuuuum...I just bought a 15 HP. Lifan from home depot....I hear they're a pretty rugged motor and can make an easy 20 Horse with out spending a fortune!

[thebuggyman1]

Uuuuum...I just bought a 15 HP. Lifan from home depot....I hear they're a pretty rugged motor and can make an easy 20 Horse with out spending a fortune!

The gokart racers have built them to 50+hp.......but it IS expensive. 20hp out of one should still give good longevity too.