Duromax Engine

[Cdwamsley]

Has anyone ever used a Duromax 16 HP engine? XP16HPE:

[Toys4Me]

Ive ran the harbor freight equivalent in attex's. They seem to run good in the small machines.

[Noel Woods]

Has anyone ever used a Duromax 16 HP engine? XP16HPE:

I've got two, one is on a compressor (13hp single) and have another on a welder/generator(16 hp). Both are very reliable and have electric start with manual backup. Both fire up in hot and cold weather easily. Even with the recoil started each will crank on the first or second pull like clockwork. Both motors will run at full load for hours on end without overheating.

If I had a small machine that needed an engine, this would be it. Even if one failed, they are cheap enough to buy 3 or 4 for the equivalent price of a B&S.

[whistlepig1]

I also am running a harbor freight engine in my hustler . I'm happy with it so far.

[smudvapor]

I am thinking about going with one of those for my wife,s Attex. I will also have to buy another clutch right?

[amphibious drew]

Yeah Scott, you need a drive clutch and at least anew spring for a driven.

[thebuggyman1]

If changing from a 2 stroke to a 4 stroke, then yes, you will need a new clutch.

[smudvapor]

If changing from a 2 stroke to a 4 stroke, then yes, you will need a new clutch.

Okay, here is one for you. I have a Sachs 280 that runs good, the problem is the carb (Tillotson) is crap no matter what I do with it. I cannot get a Mikuni on it because the starter is in the way. I am thinking about relocating the starter to the other side of the engine so the starter would be on the exhaust side, then I will have the room to mount the Mikuni. Think I can get away with that?

[ARGOJIM]

Hopefully someone else will chime in, if recalling correctly the jug can be spun 180 deg also putting the carb on the opposite side.

[Cdwamsley]

thanks, I will keep this engine in mind.