Are these any good?

[turftech 1]

Hi all,

I found one of these, brand new for $90. I realize that is a pretty good price, but I am wondering if these are reliable motors. It would be for a kid's mini, so I want a motor that will fire up 1st or 2nd pull every time, and run well. Not looking to race or modify at all, just looking for reliability. I have heard the Tecs aren't very reliable, but never owned on.

Thoughts?

 

[turftech 1]

Sorry, forgot to post pic! It's a 3.5 hp
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[minibikedude]

Its a Tecumseh engine, Yes it's a good engine,90 bucks get it.

 

[richs]

their fine just keep oil in them some times the bowl type carbs have problems the only problem I found is if its a side exaust their easy to burn your leg on exspecialy with kids

 

[minibikedude]

He's lucky and found one with rear exhaust.There are guys on here that do not like Tecumseh engines, I have mostly Tecumseh flat head engines and I will take them over Briggs any day. The engine you are looking at has Electronic ignition it will start easily.

 

[turftech 1]

Got it! Thanks for the input. It really is brand new, never had fuel in it, never been fired, not bad for $90. Even the HF clones I can get with a $99 coupon cost nearly $130 by the time I pay tax and for the 2 yr instant replacement warranty. Hope this motor has a long and useful life putting my kids around.:smile:

 

[turftech 1]

Thanks for telling me to get the motor. IT BLEW UP!:doah:

No, just kidding. So far, it is exactly what I wanted for a kid's minibike. It starts super easy, runs smooth, idles low, and seems to have really good low end torque for a 3.5 HP. Even with me and my son on, (a little over 250lbs) it had no difficulty taking us up the neighborhood hills, very quiet too, even with the tiny muffler. I am very happy with it!:smile: