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Chatting => Equipment Shed => Topic started by: DaveOH on March 27, 2011, 21:48

Title: Merry tiller Titan new engine
Post by: DaveOH on March 27, 2011, 21:48

I have a merry tiller titan that is burning oil, can anyone recommend a good replacement engine?

Title: Re: Merry tiller Titan new engine
Post by: Gwiz on March 28, 2011, 05:57

How about another Briggs and Stratton? your one has lasted all this time.
Or you could replace with a Honda.
Whatever you do, try to avoid replacing with something that is more horsepower than the original as this can lead to the framework cracking under the increased strain.

Title: Re: Merry tiller Titan new engine
Post by: DaveOH on March 28, 2011, 09:39

Gwiz,

Would you know a model number for a briggs and stratton suitable engine?

Title: Re: Merry tiller Titan new engine
Post by: grendel on March 28, 2011, 11:12

theres one on ebay right now.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160563907669&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Grendel

Title: Re: Merry tiller Titan new engine
Post by: smud6ie on March 28, 2011, 11:20

My Titan has a 5 Hp motor!
smud6ie

Title: Re: Merry tiller Titan new engine
Post by: Gwiz on March 28, 2011, 12:33

Dave, I'm sorry but off-hand I couldn't tell you. If you go onto the Briggs and stratton uk website, and put in your Model-type and code numbers, you should come up with a solution to your problem.
The numbers can be found stamped onto the engine cowling. I'd suggest phoning around a few dealers, so you can be sure to get a reasonable price.

Title: Re: Merry tiller Titan new engine
Post by: DaveOH on March 28, 2011, 12:48

O.K I'll try that route.

I really appreciate the advice, thanks Gwiz, thanks everyone!

Title: Re: Merry tiller Titan new engine
Post by: 240173paul on March 28, 2011, 20:14

LONCIN is a chinese Honda copy ;)  The engins look identical and the spares are changable with Honda.  I have a 6.5 horse the go for £110 on ebay.  Five of use faithfull Merry Tiller users on our allotment have them, the oldest being four years (and he uses is weekly) and none of use have had any problems. 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Loncin-Petrol-Engine-G200-Qshaft-alert-6-5hp-GX200-/200526049038?pt=UK_BOI_FarmingEquipment_RL&hash=item2eb048af0e

Although this is the same make of engin as mine my local hire company fitted it - so check the shaft size / position etc

Title: Re: Merry tiller Titan new engine
Post by: Bigbadfrankie on March 28, 2011, 22:10

any Q frame engine. I would have a Honda, even from thier cheap range but Gwiz is right a B&S would be fine. 3hp or more is Ok for tilling.

Title: Re: Merry tiller Titan new engine
Post by: DaveOH on March 29, 2011, 12:13

Bigbadfrankie,

What's a Q frame?

Dave