[AT] Predator Engine/Tiller update

Tue May 7 07:07:35 PDT 2013

David i have an old Toro at least 15 years old. Don,t know what was on it 
original when i got it for $5.00 there was a rod sticking out of the block. 
I had the 5hp brigs for 2 hours work i done that is 10 plus years ago. Will 
find out to day how the new one fits FedEx is to drop some time today. If i 
get as long from it as the used brigs i won,t be using a tiller any more.
R Fink
PA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Trompower" <flywelder at live.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 11:14 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Predator Engine/Tiller update

>
> 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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