My understanding is LCT engines are not Honda knock-offs. LCT bought Tecumseh as they went bankrupt and they recently resurrected the Lauson Power products name. I'm not sure which engine you have, but if it is the 136cc commercial engine...it's a dual crank bearing engine and that ain't a clone. For a time, LCT used the basic Tecumseh ohv design, but today's motors look nothing like the Tecumseh ohvs.