[AT] Predator Engine/Tiller update

[David Trompower]

Hi guys,  say I have a troy built tiller also.  I'm curious to learn what size tiller do u guys have that your putting new engines onto and that  so much  of the new motor is easily bolting right up  to. ?...that is very surprising, but comforting to learn!
Will you tell me  your tiller size? 
and tell me what size motor ( HP)  you are  putting on your tiller?
What soil type are you using the tiller in?
Myself,  I own a  Pony with 5HP BS  engine.  Mine is all original yet.   yet  last year I could tell  the engine had lost some of it's power, as the tines could bog  it down and almost stall it. 
I'm digging  NC red clay.
Thanks,
David T.

> From: charliehill at embarqmail.com
> To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> Date: Mon, 6 May 2013 07:00:21 -0400
> Subject: Re: [AT] Predator Engine/Tiller update
> 
> David I have to get busy with my planting but the weather is so messed
> up I don't know where to start.  I know I'm way behind.
> 
> Charlie
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: David Bruce 
> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 4:58 AM 
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group 
> Subject: Re: [AT] Predator Engine/Tiller update 
> 
> I have a couple of older Troybilt tillers that might be in line for a 
> re-power.  I have been following that discussion on the Troybilt group 
> mentioned here.
> One of there tillers I bought in the late '80's the other my great uncle 
> bought in the '70's (I think).  Half of my garden is in raised beds - 
> one being open ended, 3' wide and 50' long - designed so a tiller could 
> be run down the length once a year.  The other half is a conventional 
> "flat garden" where a tiller is a wonderful addition.
> 
> Now to get some warm weather for planting time.
> 
> David
> NW NC
> 
> On 5/4/2013 12:48 PM, charlie hill wrote:
> > Well after a busy week I finally got time to mount my
> > new Predator engine on my tiller late on Thursday afternoon
> > and Friday afternoon I fired it up, adjusted it and test ran
> > the tiller in the garden.   Man am I ever happy with it.
> > I don't know how long a 90 dollar engine will last but
> > it sure does run smooth and has lots of power.
> >
> > When I mounted it I needed a new pulley for the engine.
> > The one on my Briggs and Stratton was about shot.
> > I couldn't find a 2" like the B&S had so I put a 2 1/2" on it.
> > That is essentially a 25% overdrive.   Even with that pulley
> > the engine will pull my tiller just fine idled all the way down
> > to slow idle.   Turned up mid throttle or more it doesn't even seem
> > to know the tiller is hooked to it.
> >
> > It bolted up exactly like the B&S and everything lined up nicely.
> >
> > Just thought I'd share that.  Now I need to get out there and get
> > busy on my garden which is way behind but given the cool temps
> > here this spring I don't think it much matters that I'm late planting.
> >
> > Charlie
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