Honda gx390 clone v genuine

[Big T]

Engine mounting holes are the same as the 13 hp Honda . That goes for both the launtop 13 and 16hp

 

Jobby jobbed!

[White Noise]

UOTE=Big T;1078293]Jobby jobbed!

 

[ukminch]

I've had nightmares with mine recently aswell and was wondering the same thing! Let me know how you get on, mind you mines been top end problems :-(

[Big T]

I've had nightmares with mine recently aswell and was wondering the same thing! Let me know how you get on, mind you mines been top end problems :-(

 

Go for it mate, they seem to be a good engine and alot better than they were a few years ago!

[ukminch]

Plus an extra 3hp sounds appealing!

[sihart100]

I've orderd the 16hp one and will update as soon a I've got it all together and tested it:thumbup1:

[Big T]

Look forward to the update and pics!

[sihart100]

Engine arrived yesterday and managed to fit it today, 1st impressions are good but build quality is def not as good as a genuine 1 but for £200 I can't complain!

 

The air filter housing on the launtop engine was different to the one fitted to my grinder so I fitted the old one from old engine but 1 of the bolts dident line up properly so just left it out as its secure enough without it.

 

The only other thing that's difference is there's no hole in the clutch leaver to attach the remote clutch in my rayco grinder but this isn't a prob as will just drill a small hole to attach it it bothers me.

 

I haven't tested it on any stumps with it yet but got a big grinding job on weekend with my bigger machine so will talk this along aswell and break it in with some holly stumps!

 

Attached are some pic of damage in old engine and new engine fitted.

 

 

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[Big T]

Looking good mate! For the money you cant go wrong! It might be worth fitting the Honda recoil start if you have it as aparently the Launtop ones are a little flimsey when fitted to a chipper but seeing as you aint pulling over a big flywheel you might be ok. Just sommit to think about!

[White Noise]

Looking good mate! For the money you cant go wrong! It might be worth fitting the Honda recoil start if you have it as aparently the Launtop ones are a little flimsey when fitted to a chipper but seeing as you aint pulling over a big flywheel you might be ok. Just sommit to think about!

 

I will second that