I’ve got a hammerhead mudhead I picked up pretty cheap. It runs but not great. Needs a whole new brake setup but was also going to replace the engine. What’s the best option for a pretty much like for like bolt on? I was looking at the harbor freight options but wasn’t sure if I would have to fabricate anything to make it work.
Hammerhead mudhead 6.5hp replacement question
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Denny
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What is the current engine? Got any pictures?
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Looks to be a 208cc OHV clone style engine with electric start and charging system.
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The Hammerhead MudHead 208R, a size up from the Torpedo, is our newest addition to the youth segment and comes equipped with a 6.5 HP engine.
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Tillotson has a 212ee
Wild cat has a 223
These would require less work, but would have to do some wiring to run it to the keyed switch in the cockpit. And maybe swap the choke lever and shaft, so it can be cable operated.
Any other small block clone style engine (no electric start) would be a bolt on fit.
You will have to swap the starting and charging system from the old engine over to the new. It's jus flywheel, charging coils, starter, blower housing and wiring.
The predator 212 hemi has a different taper on the crank and WILL NOT accept the old flywheel, so stay away from it.
I would go with the predator 224 and use the old starting and charging parts.
6.6 HP (224cc) Max Performance OHV Horizontal-Shaft Gas Engine, CARB
Amazing deals on this 6.6Hp (224Cc) Horiz Shaft Gas Engine at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
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