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Devilbiss generator powerback 10hp Tecumseh slung rod
Harbor Freight said they don’t sell a 10 hp tapered shaft engine though their generators have them.
I had an HM100 Tecumseh can I install a larger engine?
Tecumseh is no longer in business.
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Re: Devilbiss generator powerback 10hp Tecumseh slung rod
2024/09/04 23:35:13
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Can I mount it to a piece of metal and make it belt driven? If I can’t find a oem tecumseh engine
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Re: Devilbiss generator powerback 10hp Tecumseh slung rod
2024/09/05 07:16:44
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You really can't do the belt operated set up.
The engine side would work fine however the middle stator is attached TO THE CRANKSHAFT
(centering it and securing it dead center). With no crankshaft, there's nothing to hold it.
I'd keep my eye on Craigslist, etc for a used engine. The 10 HP Briggs is a very common (and good) engine.
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Re: Devilbiss generator powerback 10hp Tecumseh slung rod
2024/09/05 14:45:08
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https://youtu.be/XmasTRFYros?si=Ffg858KIZQspQcgM
Like this
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Re: Devilbiss generator powerback 10hp Tecumseh slung rod
2024/09/05 14:46:53
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I don’t know the model number for the Briggs counter part with tapered shaft. I tried posting screenshot of YouTube video and link where someone made it belt driven.
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Re: Devilbiss generator powerback 10hp Tecumseh slung rod
2024/09/05 15:45:16
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If the generating powerhead (newer style) is bolted to the side of the engine, the side of the engine
is PART OF THE GENERATOR. Technically, one end of the generating power head..
Now if the power head is completely separate and a stand alone unit, yes that YT video / style would work..
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Re: Devilbiss generator powerback 10hp Tecumseh slung rod
2024/09/05 17:14:13
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Id rather it be oem style but if I can’t find the engine or parts bc Tecumseh is out of business I could probably cut off crankshaft and mount or weld a pulley and it would be like the YouTube.
As I suspected my piston connecting rod and cap are in pieces
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Re: Devilbiss generator powerback 10hp Tecumseh slung rod
2024/09/05 17:15:11
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Re: Devilbiss generator powerback 10hp Tecumseh slung rod
2024/09/08 22:01:33
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You can definitely install a larger engine, but you’ll need to make sure it fits the space and aligns with the tapered shaft setup. Since Tecumseh is out of business, you might need to modify the mounting or find an adapter for the shaft. Just make sure the new engine's power output matches your generator's needs to avoid any issues.
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Re: Devilbiss generator powerback 10hp Tecumseh slung rod
2024/09/09 00:32:34
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If you can get parts number do a search on eBay with part number you may get lucky with a used one
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Re: Devilbiss generator powerback 10hp Tecumseh slung rod
2024/09/16 21:50:41
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LemuelMiranda
You can definitely install a larger engine, but you’ll need to make sure it fits the space and aligns with the tapered shaft setup. Since Tecumseh is out of business, you might need to modify the mounting or find an adapter for the shaft. Just make sure the new engine's power output matches your generator's needs to avoid any issues.
Issue I’m finding is engines like Predator are keyed shaft not tapered shaft.
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Re: Devilbiss generator powerback 10hp Tecumseh slung rod
2024/09/16 21:54:54
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I learned years ago you can’t take a battery inverter and battery charger and have endless energy.
And I don’t want to do this but can you use a smaller generator like a 3500watt to power an electrical motor that would drive my 5000 watt genhead powered by an electrical motor ???
Tecumseh seemed to have an issue with governor shaft oil leaks. I didn’t bother checking oil bc it’s suppose to have low oil shut off and I was only warming engine to change the oil. And slung a rod
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Re: Devilbiss generator powerback 10hp Tecumseh slung rod
2024/09/16 21:56:10
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Is there an adapter to convert the harbor freight type engines to tapered??
Most people do the opposite of me and want to repurpose engine for a go cart.
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Re: Devilbiss generator powerback 10hp Tecumseh slung rod
2024/09/17 06:50:42
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Not that I've heard of.... Doesn't mean it doesn't exist..
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