as i understand it my heathkit hilltopper came with a tec HS50 which is a small block
after reading a few threads about the differences between the H50 and the HS50, i have gathered the following:
the HS50 is a smaller block with a bigger bore, and the H50 opposite
the h50 had more aftermarket parts (altho im guessing hard to find now) and more hp capability due to larger sturdier block
the h50 has more torque stock than the HS50.
but most importantly, i scored it for a measley 4 dollars. it was at a junk mans house sitting there in the open on an old rusty paint can like it was waiting for me to pick up. i did my best to ignore it till i asked about tec and he pointed to it. the pull rope revealed compression and i didnt even check the oil till i got it home but it looks like someone had maybe changed it recently.
the bad... no air cleaner, exhaust, and im pretty sure thats a one inch shaft.. exhaust and filter are easy but i either need a new crank or have this one turned down. i was hoping to not have to pull it apart but i doubt im going to come across another engine this easily.
oh also, what about a lighting coil for this engine? is it special? hard to find? anyone got one? i need lights!
after reading a few threads about the differences between the H50 and the HS50, i have gathered the following:
the HS50 is a smaller block with a bigger bore, and the H50 opposite
the h50 had more aftermarket parts (altho im guessing hard to find now) and more hp capability due to larger sturdier block
the h50 has more torque stock than the HS50.
but most importantly, i scored it for a measley 4 dollars. it was at a junk mans house sitting there in the open on an old rusty paint can like it was waiting for me to pick up. i did my best to ignore it till i asked about tec and he pointed to it. the pull rope revealed compression and i didnt even check the oil till i got it home but it looks like someone had maybe changed it recently.
the bad... no air cleaner, exhaust, and im pretty sure thats a one inch shaft.. exhaust and filter are easy but i either need a new crank or have this one turned down. i was hoping to not have to pull it apart but i doubt im going to come across another engine this easily.
oh also, what about a lighting coil for this engine? is it special? hard to find? anyone got one? i need lights!
