1977 6x6 engine swap

[gotrippedoff]

I have a 1977 6x6 with a 16HP Tecumseh. I was thinking about upgrading the motor at some point so I have a little more power.
What would be a good replacement motor that wont require a lot of modifications?
I thought they made a 20 or 24 HP for the T base model.

Thanks

[Nubs]

Not sure there's anything pre made out there but a little time and a piece of plate should get you where you want to go

[ARGOJIM]

Nubs, have you set your body around the frame to check for clearance issues? Lookin good by the way. is that a 23?

[Nubs]

Nubs, have you set your body around the frame to check for clearance issues? Lookin good by the way. is that a 23?

No, still building up cash for parts, That is 20hp Honda right there, another M30 taper deal. used em' in Club Car utility vehicles,

i got the itch thats for sure..

[ARGOJIM]

Are they shorter than the vg's?

[Nubs]

About the same, 3" shorter without the air box.

[donverv]

I am doing the same thing, could you tell me what clutch you are using, mine had the 440 2 stroke

[Chiefdiesel]

Donverv, are you asking about a clutch that's tapered or non-tapered? The 2 strokes are tapered.

[donverv]

1977 argo 6x6 engine swap

hello, is a honda 2o hp v twin to big or heavy of an engine for a 1977 argo 6x6, will it still float ok or will the front sit very low in water. Thank you in advance

[donverv]

Not tapered

[Laird]

I am not sure of the weight of the honda engine. You would maybe want to get the weight of the original engine and çompare to the honda. If the original was a Tecumseh, you may not be to far out. For instance, the 23 Vanguard twin that I put in my 91 6x6 was far lighter than the 16 opposed Briggs twin. Also a smaller engine in structure so there is a lot more room to work around. The Honda engine would be a good power pack. I personally don't think it would make that much of a difference. I don't use me in water deep enough to actually get it to float.

[trevorakm1]

I replaced my 18B&S with a 23B&S and no difference in floating. Height is more of a potential issue if you want to run with the hood installed.

[donverv]

Nubs I am using the same ,a honda 20 hp with straight shave could you tell me what clutch you are using , thank you