Intek engine?

[Dw89xj]

Is anybody using an intek v twin? I had an offer for a 26 horse and thought that should be more than enough power, not really finding much info online other than it's not as good as a vanguard and is more of a consumer grade as opposed to commercial grade. Would it be worth using in a max ii or ould I be better using one of the opposed twin I/c engines I've found and have some boot left to invest in chains or bearings or any other upgrades I deem fit for this project? Thanks again guys

[ARGOJIM]

No matter what you choose be certain it is a horizontal shaft engine with either a 1" preferably or 1-1/8" shaft 2-3/4 to maximum 4 inches long, I don't recall ever seeing a twin Intek Horizontal.

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I My self would stay away from an opposed / flat twin. Thy take up ALOT of room !

[Dw89xj]

No matter what you choose be certain it is a horizontal shaft engine with either a 1" preferably or 1-1/8" shaft 2-3/4 to maximum 4 inches long, I don't recall ever seeing a twin Intek Horizontal.

I'm going by what the gentleman told me, I did do a 26 horse intek search and v twins came up but I don't know much, just enough to be dangerous.

[Dw89xj]

[QUOTE=wedge;216135]I My self would stay away from an opposed / flat twin. Thy take up ALOT of room ![/QUOTE.

Yeah I was worried about that, I'm sure with custom motor mounts it would be doable but my center of gravity would in turn be higher, at least the "easy" way it works in my mind.

[Dw89xj]

ArgoJim thanks for the heads up, I've been looking at alot of 1" shaft engines. And thanks for the length answer also it was a question I asked in another thread.

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With the "V" Twin you will be able to get motor mount and so on as thy came with that engine in them.
What are you looking to spend as I have a Briggs 16 hp With a clutch already on it.
It has had the Gov removed but there again you can put one back on it.
I am in Hanover PA so not all that far from you I think ? You can PM me if you would like ?
It runs Very good and I was holding on to it incase I found a Project like you have on your hands.
Jus let me know.

[Dw89xj]

With the "V" Twin you will be able to get motor mount and so on as thy came with that engine in them.
What are you looking to spend as I have a Briggs 16 hp With a clutch already on it.
It has had the Gov removed but there again you can put one back on it.
I am in Hanover PA so not all that far from you I think ? You can PM me if you would like ?
It runs Very good and I was holding on to it incase I found a Project like you have on your hands.
Jus let me know.

Hanover is close I'm near Carlisle, pm sent.

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back to ya ! I was just up to Carlisle for the Mopar show.
I will call you this weekend.

[Dw89xj]

Roger that, I apologize for any delay this mailbox is quite a bit different than what I'm used to.

[Dw89xj]

back to ya ! I was just up to Carlisle for the Mopar show.
I will call you this weekend.

There was some baaaaddd rides in town that's for sure.

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I was like a Kid in a Candy store for SURE !!

[TravisW]

My dad has a mower with a 26 horse Intek vertical shaft. This is the second engine the mower has had, first one grenaded both connecting rods, but that was more than likely due to not keeping up with maintenance and us being in a dusty climate. We've had the new engine for a couple of years now with zero issues, we're just a little more vigilant when it comes to oil changes and cleaning the air filter now..

[Dw89xj]

My dad has a mower with a 26 horse Intek vertical shaft. This is the second engine the mower has had, first one grenaded both connecting rods, but that was more than likely due to not keeping up with maintenance and us being in a dusty climate. We've had the new engine for a couple of years now with zero issues, we're just a little more vigilant when it comes to oil changes and cleaning the air filter now..

Do you know about how many hours both have/had?