needing motor replacement.

[racerone3]

I will check one of mine tomorrow. I don't think they have much (if any tension) unless the engine is running (IE: governor doing it's thing) The cable in Beth's max was rusty when we got it, so I hooked a spring from the swivel to the rear anchor point for a cable. Probably not the "right" setup but it worked fine

[racerone3]

Edit to above: Just checked the one in the Wolf. It is under tension with the engine shut off. Have you Fired up your new engine yet Bob? the Red spring connects from the bell crank to the governor arm... I'm wondering if your governor arm got bumped/ damaged in shipping as well as the cosmetic issues and fuel pump.

[FREQ42]

Edit to above: Just checked the one in the Wolf. It is under tension with the engine shut off. Have you Fired up your new engine yet Bob? the Red spring connects from the bell crank to the governor arm... I'm wondering if your governor arm got bumped/ damaged in shipping as well as the cosmetic issues and fuel pump.

No I have not fired it up yet and will not till the new parts are in and there is a muffler installed.
The governor may have bean Bumped but will not know till startup. I will look in the morning but you are right the red spring is connected from the governor to the bell but dues not engage till 1/4 to 1/2 throttle when the motor is not running.

[FREQ42]

The cable in Beth's max was rusty when we got it, so I hooked a spring from the swivel to the rear anchor point for a cable. Probably not the "right" setup but it worked fine

That is most likely what I will do also, I looked over the parts diagram and only see the red spring listed.

[FREQ42]

Well I herd from the company I got the motor from and they are writing the motor off as a lose. it seems the 5 parts "2 that had to be replaced" and the others that wear cosmetic would have coasted to much under there warranty. ($270)
Now I had to remove all my parts and re-box the motor for the shipping company to pick up and investigate the clam "approx 7-11 day's"
then I'll find out whether they will ship me a new one or refund my money.

If I wind up with a refund, I may just go and order a bandolero or a Hodges motor and start the shipping tango all over again.

[amphibious drew]

Bob,

Sorry to hear about your luck. I hope you can run the old oh180 till you get things figured out. Why does ups always choose 6x6world members engines to break in transit. Seems like a very farmiliar story.

[FREQ42]

Thanks Drew,
I cannot blame UPS totally for the damage. It seams that the factory when they pack the motor's think that a cutout spot in the bottom of the box and a cardboard cutout around the breather cover is all that is needed for shipping. If they spent the extra money for foam in place the damaged would never have happened.
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[Dan67]

I feel very lucky that mine was packed in foam top and bottom. Did your's come with the remote throttle on the side? Mine did and I was thinking about moving my connection to the left and rigging a spring from the hole on the back side to the cable clamp on the right.

[FREQ42]

I feel very lucky that mine was packed in foam top and bottom. Did your's come with the remote throttle on the side? Mine did and I was thinking about moving my connection to the left and rigging a spring from the hole on the back side to the cable clamp on the right.

Yes Mine used to have the remote throttle and it was ware i was going to hook up to and install a return spring.

[racerone3]

Bob,

Sorry to hear about your luck. I hope you can run the old oh180 till you get things figured out. Why does ups always choose 6x6world members engines to break in transit. Seems like a very farmiliar story.

I've heard (and experienced) some horror stories. here is a shot of my UPS guy in action:

[hydromike]

I'm chiming in late, but like JP said, UPS absolutely disintegrated my 16hp Briggs on two occassions. The degenerate I bought it from is over on the HeyMow message boards, and I'll actually take the time out of my day to tell anyone else what I think of him. (not here, though.... ) Ahem...Tyler Crommwell....

He packed the engine in what I can only describe as an absolute disregard for what he was selling. UPS did me no favors, either. Evidence suggested that the engine had been dropped/rolled/kicked/grenaded at least two different times, because a drop and a roll wouldn't have done the damage in one shot. Broken mounting ear, broken fuel pump, smashed air cleaner housing, smashed cooling shrouds and a broken oil filter mount.

The second time he shipped it, he did me the "favor" (added $125 to the cost) of putting a new shortblock in the engine, and then failed to install 90% of the throttle linkage, and most of the engine cowling. I haven't touched it since it came in last. He's refused to return emails, PMs, and phone calls for over six months.

The whole situation sort of resonates with another experience. Hey Shane Kearney; where's that engine you owe me from March of this year?

[FREQ42]

Well the new motor is in and bolted down, it showed up Friday and it to was damaged but the parts get replaced when i install the flywheel shaft. ALL IS GOOD.
I will now have to Waite for the exhaust to show up and install before i can start it up. err that is I still have to figure out what i want.
hay hydro-mike this weekend "Sunday" I may stop by but will call ya before then.
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[amphibious drew]

Bob,

Good to hear the engines there, undestroyed, and in. Sounds like U(OO)PS strikes again. I'm sure you'll get that exhaust sorted soon and easily.

[FREQ42]

Thanks Drew,
The exhaust I think will be the stock one that exits torts the oil filter side, PN# 808896
But I'm looking for a used one first. or a discarded header's that sum-one is willing to part with.

[FREQ42]

glad to see you got the new engine in timex. give me a hollar if you want to come down here for a day's ride. just got the last bug out of mine and i need to take it for a spin

It's alive, the muffler came in yesterday and i installed it, it sounds real good. I just need to finish the throttle hookup and I'm still waiting for the electric choke conversion to arrive then I just need to re-wire my key switch to work with the new motor.
Talset how did you fare out over by you? I still have flooding and lots of mud over by me with a lot of roads closed till January?