Great break in vid, question… you were very to the point on the oil level (10:25) top-thread the hose you added is on a downward position when the hose is lifted vertically will it now overfill the oil capacity? 🤔
Great question! So the inside diameter of that hose is actually very small and doesn't really hold that much oil, certainly not enough to "overfill" or cause any issues. And you would find out for sure the next time you pulled the dipstick if it overflowed at all. However I think it would definitely be safer to fill the motor with the hose in the upright position and remove all possibility 👍🏻
After seeing decades of snow blowers in which none of them had air filters, It's my belief that the air filter is not needed at all. I think the american snowblower engine manufacturers are correct that during the winter snow season the outside air is sufficiently clean NOT to damage the snow blower engine. I'd throw the foam filter from Predator in the garbage. In terms of engine break in, I simply follow what the engine manufacturer Tells me to do in the owner's manual and I have never had any problem whatsoever for decades. Thanks Hester for an informative video, especially your recommendations. 👍👍👍
You’re right by using that 30 Wade oil to break it in but nowadays, if they’re using chrome rings, it doesn’t matter synthetic or regular but I would use the regular oil because there might be some parts in that sump that don’t belong so I have them come out when you drain the initial break in oil
On all my B&S ~ Tecumseh engines w/side oil exit, I've installed a 3" or 4" galvanized straight pipe w/a cap on the end for oil changes. Spot on break-in procedures 👍 Maybe a follow-up or short video showing the throwing distance?? Great content as always ✌️
I've added drain pipes to a couple myself, though never on a Honda/Honda clone but I don't think it would be very difficult. If you look at my channel I actually posted a video the week before on the actual installation process on my snowblower and there is footage of her throwing at the end 😎👍🏻
I like the bolt pattern diagram on the outside of the box - cut it out to use as a pattern on the mounting plate? What I’d really like to see is an outline of the perimeter of the engine with measurements so you can figure out beforehand if an engine will actually fit into an application.
One thing that looks a little hinky to me is the width of the elongated mounting holes. I’d be inclined to add heavy washers that are exactly the same I.D. as the shank diameter of the bolts so the load on the bolt collars is distributed better. Of course I’d add the same washers to all 4 bolts, because you can never have enough OCD. 😉🔧👍
@@hester781 Awesome! Mine is an older one- even older than the one in your video- has a square old school light on it, and it has a crank to aim the chute, and definitely no hand warmers, lol. SO it might be 25-30 years old. Definitely curious on making power, want to add an LED light to it- which if it has an output of 1 amp, shouldn't be a huge deal. I'll be referring back to both videos as I work my way through this- thanks!
Synthetic oil, is a scam as far as I'm concerned. To get you to spend more money than you need to. I've used conventional oil my entire life with no issues. Do your regular maintenance & you will be fine.
Great break in vid, question… you were very to the point on the oil level (10:25) top-thread the hose you added is on a downward position when the hose is lifted vertically will it now overfill the oil capacity? 🤔
Great question! So the inside diameter of that hose is actually very small and doesn't really hold that much oil, certainly not enough to "overfill" or cause any issues. And you would find out for sure the next time you pulled the dipstick if it overflowed at all. However I think it would definitely be safer to fill the motor with the hose in the upright position and remove all possibility 👍🏻
After seeing decades of snow blowers in which none of them had air filters, It's my belief that the air filter is not needed at all. I think the american snowblower engine manufacturers are correct that during the winter snow season the outside air is sufficiently clean NOT to damage the snow blower engine. I'd throw the foam filter from Predator in the garbage. In terms of engine break in, I simply follow what the engine manufacturer Tells me to do in the owner's manual and I have never had any problem whatsoever for decades. Thanks Hester for an informative video, especially your recommendations. 👍👍👍
Correct, snowblowers don't use air filters. I only left mine in because I was running it in my dusty shop with fans going for air circulation 👍🏻
Surprised how quiet that engine is. Seems really nice, I like it. Great tips on break-in, and upgrades!
I was surprised as well! Even running at full throttle it's much quieter than the old Tecumseh! 👍🏻
What a great little motor! 😃👍
Thanks Scout! I'm really happy with it this far 👍🏻
I’ve repowered a few push mowers and rototillers with H F engines and did the break in the same as you’ve described. Never had a problem.
Break-in on Dino oil - and then switch to synthetic - I would do the same on a new motor/machine - thanks for sharing 👍👍
Thank you! It always causes so much debate when "what type of oil one should use" comes up
Many thanks for sharing your suggestions. Very logical. You can't teach experience! Loved the video! 😉👍
Thank you very much! 👍🏻
Appears to be a good engine Hester. 👍
You’re right by using that 30 Wade oil to break it in but nowadays, if they’re using chrome rings, it doesn’t matter synthetic or regular but I would use the regular oil because there might be some parts in that sump that don’t belong so I have them come out when you drain the initial break in oil
Agreed 👍🏻
I think I just heard your Italian grandpa say a salud! 🇮🇹
😂👍🏻
On all my B&S ~ Tecumseh engines w/side oil exit, I've installed a 3" or 4" galvanized straight pipe w/a cap on the end for oil changes. Spot on break-in procedures 👍 Maybe a follow-up or short video showing the throwing distance?? Great content as always ✌️
I've added drain pipes to a couple myself, though never on a Honda/Honda clone but I don't think it would be very difficult. If you look at my channel I actually posted a video the week before on the actual installation process on my snowblower and there is footage of her throwing at the end 😎👍🏻
@hester781 OH I saw that a couple was back, didn't realize that was the Predator engine - throws great
I like the bolt pattern diagram on the outside of the box - cut it out to use as a pattern on the mounting plate?
What I’d really like to see is an outline of the perimeter of the engine with measurements so you can figure out beforehand if an engine will actually fit into an application.
Definitely could use that diagram for drawing/marking mounting holes 👍🏻
All we use is royal purple in our small engines!
Fantastic stuff! Second only to amsoil in my opinion 👍🏻
One thing that looks a little hinky to me is the width of the elongated mounting holes. I’d be inclined to add heavy washers that are exactly the same I.D. as the shank diameter of the bolts so the load on the bolt collars is distributed better. Of course I’d add the same washers to all 4 bolts, because you can never have enough OCD. 😉🔧👍
Agreed 👍🏻
Links to the parts? I'm getting ready to do this to my ST1028. Do you have part#'s for the belts you used?
Watch the video I posted last week on doing the actual swap! I put all the information in that video 👍🏻
@@hester781 Awesome! Mine is an older one- even older than the one in your video- has a square old school light on it, and it has a crank to aim the chute, and definitely no hand warmers, lol. SO it might be 25-30 years old. Definitely curious on making power, want to add an LED light to it- which if it has an output of 1 amp, shouldn't be a huge deal. I'll be referring back to both videos as I work my way through this- thanks!
Synthetic oil, is a scam as far as I'm concerned. To get you to spend more money than you need to. I've used conventional oil my entire life with no issues. Do your regular maintenance & you will be fine.
I 100% agree that regular maintenance will extend the life of your motor regardless of the oil grade 👍🏻
30 weight - "like God intended!" Appreciate the break-in video! Happy blowing!