What to do with tiller motor?

Cuerno Largo · 04-02-08, 06:16 PM

I have a roto-tiller that is about 10 years old but only about 20 hours total on it and the motor runs strong. The "transmission" on the tiller is shot. I have tried repairing, but it did not work, and the cost of a new one is too much. So....

Give me some ideas of what I can make with the motor. I was thinking of making a log splitter. Anyone made one? Any other ideas for making some use of this engine?

Spud · 04-03-08, 10:07 AM

Power Washer?

bigndn · 04-03-08, 10:16 AM

Isn't it just a horizontal shaft motor? Depends what size it is, I guess. I've seen some nice splitters made with 6.5 hp and up motors.

You could put it on a go-cart, or a mini-bike, or a .........geez, I guess there's a lot of options for that motor.

WHAT HP IS IT?

Cuerno Largo · 04-03-08, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spud

Power Washer?

I already have one, but not a bad idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigndn

Isn't it just a horizontal shaft motor? Depends what size it is, I guess. I've seen some nice splitters made with 6.5 hp and up motors.

You could put it on a go-cart, or a mini-bike, or a .........geez, I guess there's a lot of options for that motor.

WHAT HP IS IT?

It is a 5HP motor.

Hugh Heifer · 04-12-08, 06:50 AM

Go cart

D'Animal · 04-12-08, 07:54 AM

Does it have the camshaft extending out the PTO cover? This would be for reveres on a tiller. Those engines have a different camshaft grind in them and make them very desirable for Go-Carts. They are built for low end torque.

04-02-08, 06:16 PM	#1
Cuerno Largo IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Republic of Texas TLCA# 16073 Posts: 452	What to do with tiller motor? I have a roto-tiller that is about 10 years old but only about 20 hours total on it and the motor runs strong. The "transmission" on the tiller is shot. I have tried repairing, but it did not work, and the cost of a new one is too much. So.... Give me some ideas of what I can make with the motor. I was thinking of making a log splitter. Anyone made one? Any other ideas for making some use of this engine? __________________ '75 FJ-40-In pieces on my garage floor. -Buildup thread here '07 Titanium FJC- wife's ride My statement to my wife: "All of the accumulated crap in my shop will be really useful if I find a use for it." "You may all go to Hell and I will go to Texas"- Davy Crockett

04-03-08, 10:07 AM	#2
Spud the guy you ignore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a van, down by the river TLCA# 8675309 Posts: 1,093	Power Washer? __________________ Keep going, Sam "Is it being prepared to do the right thing, whatever the cost. Isn't that what makes a man?" "Sure, that and a pair of testicles." 84' 4runner (work truck) Nov / 76' FJ40 (work/fun truck) 80' Jeep J-20 Dump and Boom

04-12-08, 07:54 AM	#6
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,078	Does it have the camshaft extending out the PTO cover? This would be for reveres on a tiller. Those engines have a different camshaft grind in them and make them very desirable for Go-Carts. They are built for low end torque. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

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