brigs vangard on a 2009 frontier can i put a honda in it

[burg123]

bought it had problems
gona cost about 1000 to repair
can I put a Honda in it an how much bigger can I go
it has the 23 vanguard

can some please help want to go ice fishing this year

[thebuggyman1]

Of course you could put a Honda in it.....but why? Changing to another motor other than a Briggs will mean a significant amount of custom fab work, and that means time and money. If you really are opposed to buying another Briggs, you could contact adairargosales - Home I think they make a kit to put a Generac motor in.

[Nubs]

I've seen some new 23hp Vanguards on the interweb lately for around 1,500.00 shipped to the door

http://www.surpluscenter.com/Engines/Horizontal-Shaft-Engines/23-HP-BRIGGS-VANGUARD-ENGINE-ES-28-1712.axd

[ARGOJIM]

A lot of mods would be involved, 23 B&S is easy and cost effective DIY bolt in.

[Noel Woods]

The Adair Generac machine is a billy bad boy, few machines can match that kind of performance. I am inclined with the earlier responders to fix the B&S 23hp, they aren't bad motors especially if teamed with the lower gear sets.

[burg123]

ok thanks just didn't have much luck w b&s in the past this one lost compression in front cylinder with 15 hr on machine
the owner didn't use it much but got it cheap enough with 2009 6x6 frontier with enclosure and rubber tracks and winch and brush gard for 6500 think just replacing motor not fixing it

[ARGOJIM]

If you think you really need more power perhaps a Bandalero high revving high hp engine, they're Briggs and should bolt right in.

[jerseybigfoot]

I check that loss of compression to see if you didn't bend or drop a push rod. I does happen with the Briggs engines. pull the valve cover to see if the rocker is loose.

[burg123]

the repair shop is given me a screwin . took it to get checked out told me a price then doubled it after he took it apart ,just cutting my losses and putting a motor in it
this idiot wants 1200 to rebuild the heads can get a motor for allitle more, just getting ramed evertime I ture around

[Nubs]

Brand new assembled heads/gaskets are under 450.00 a pair retail so his labor rate is just crazy talk. just saw a 23hp today for 1295.00 shipped to your door.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/23hp-Briggs-Stratton-Engine-ES-Vanguard-Alternator-16Amp-1-x-2-29-386447-3079-/141069494897

[Noel Woods]

I say by pass the shady service shop, after you put their name and address here on the web, then order a new motor and put it in yourself. It does not take much effort or mechanical skill.

[campbell]

do you want to sell the vanguard motor

[burg123]

I got $900.00 into it new head gaskets and r&r the heads, and new carb gona try one last thing then im pulling it and putting a new one in it need $900 runs but needs to be tweeked.
new motor is 1800 special motor as you know