Honda 13HP engine

[rlloyd]

Hi..........

I have a Powerfab 125 mini digger, with by the looks of the engine its the original one. (the on/off switch is not on the engine like the modern ones)

 

The engine is a Honda G400 13HP. (thats all I know at the moment)

 

I'll try to explain what I need some advise on, if anyone can help.

 

What has happened is the the red fan housing cover (with the recoil starter attached to it) that bolts onto the engine, the threaded parts on the engine have snapped off, so the housing has been strapped in place to run it, to cut a long story short, it decided to chew up the recoil starter yesterday. So I have decided to replace the engine with a modern honda 13HP engine, but before I do, I was wondering is it possible to fix new threaded flanges (?) onto the engine so the red fan housing bolts to it as it should.

The existing engine is running perfectly, it just the red fan housing causing the head ache.

 

I hope someone can help

 

richard

[Breezeblock]

pictures save a thousand words stick a picture up of what you have

[aswales]

Threaded studs can often be replaced, most competent mechanics/fitters should be able to do that for you if you unable to manage yourself.

Picture as breezeblock says would be good...

Whereabouts are you ?

[slim reaper]

Hi..........

I have a Powerfab 125 mini digger, with by the looks of the engine its the original one. (the on/off switch is not on the engine like the modern ones)

 

The engine is a Honda G400 13HP. (thats all I know at the moment)

 

I'll try to explain what I need some advise on, if anyone can help.

 

What has happened is the the red fan housing cover (with the recoil starter attached to it) that bolts onto the engine, the threaded parts on the engine have snapped off, so the housing has been strapped in place to run it, to cut a long story short, it decided to chew up the recoil starter yesterday. So I have decided to replace the engine with a modern honda 13HP engine, but before I do, I was wondering is it possible to fix new threaded flanges (?) onto the engine so the red fan housing bolts to it as it should.

The existing engine is running perfectly, it just the red fan housing causing the head ache.

 

I hope someone can help

 

richard

Ive just had a look at my powerfab wtd125 and it doesnt look too much of a problem to weld some nuts inside the casing, mine does have a gx340 engine though

[rlloyd]

pictures save a thousand words stick a picture up of what you have

 

I forgot to take some pics today, I will tomorrow and put them up

[rlloyd]

Threaded studs can often be replaced, most competent mechanics/fitters should be able to do that for you if you unable to manage yourself.

Picture as breezeblock says would be good...

Whereabouts are you ?

 

I'll put some pics up tomorrow.

 

colne lancashire

[rlloyd]

Ive just had a look at my powerfab wtd125 and it doesnt look too much of a problem to weld some nuts inside the casing, mine does have a gx340 engine though

 

I have some one looking at it tomorrow, to see what can be done.

Some one else said to weld some washers onto the red fan housing cover to stop the cover moving.

It looks like only one fixing has snapped of the engine housing.

[rlloyd]

I have just found some pics of the machine if that helps

[rlloyd]

I'm also looking for a new petrol cap for the tank, if any one can help

[cornish wood burner]

Looks like there may be room behind the break to bridge it with a piece of flat with a stud in the original position. Hold the flat in position with two small bolts, probably need to tap threads for them if room is tight.