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Harbor Freight Predator 22 hp Honda engine clone?

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Post by tony from pensacola Mon Jul 20, 2015 10:00 pm

I put a 22hp on my truck mount. runs everyday I love it im buying another one $699 20% off ad tax + 3 yr warrenty = $689

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Post by Cjcann Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:04 am

tony from pensacola wrote:I put a 22hp on my truck mount. runs everyday I love it im buying another one $699 20% off ad tax + 3 yr warrenty = $689
Hey Tony, welcome! What kind of unit did you put in ? How many hours so far?
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Post by milspec6 Tue Jul 21, 2015 5:07 am

Can't beat the price, that's for certain.

How does it run...smooth or a little rough? Does it sound at all "clacky" or rattles?

Function and durability is most important to me, the sound isn't a big deal, but it can provide an indication about it's future.
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Post by ACpower1 Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:44 pm

they run great Mil, its a honda clone and a really good one. all the parts are machined exact specs of honda I believe

best part is the occasional 20% off deal they seem to run quite often and then of course the 3 yr warranty... swap it out in any harbor freight up to 3 years... for $700 if you get 3yrs out of it thats a win.
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Post by milspec6 Tue Jul 21, 2015 5:32 pm

Sounds pretty darn good then AC, thanks for that update.
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Post by Mo Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:10 pm

Oh is that the engine that's on the Reliabilt.
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Post by Cjcann Wed Jul 22, 2015 3:44 am

ACpower1 wrote:they run great Mil,     its a honda clone and a really good one.      all the parts are machined exact specs of honda I believe

best part is the occasional 20% off deal they seem to run quite often and then of course the 3 yr warranty...  swap it out in any harbor freight up to 3 years...    for $700 if you get 3yrs out of it thats a win.

It's actually a 3 month warranty ( 90 days ). The extended warranty is $120- small price to pay. If mine craps out I will buy another and have them replace/fix this one for a back up. You can almost always find a 20% off coupon in Popular Science magazine. I don't go in there without one. I think they may be stocking these motors in the stores- not sure, but they have a display picture in the store, and when I inquired about this the clerk told me that if it's in her computer bank they stock them, none in supply at my local store, so i'm not 100% sure. Usually you had to buy from the internet site for $6.99 3 day shipping.
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Post by Cjcann Wed Jul 22, 2015 3:47 am

Oh yeah the extended warranty is for 2 years after the 90 day warranty wears off. I think you can get 1 year for $70 OR $80.
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Post by Cjcann Tue Sep 15, 2015 6:17 pm

Looks like Steamaction is using the Harbor Freight Engine in a production truckmount.

http://www.cleanfax-digital.com/#&pageSet=25
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Post by Mo Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:39 pm

Ha ha I think you started a trend Diablo. How many hours on yours so far? I think Relibuilt TMs uses them too
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Post by ACpower1 Thu Sep 17, 2015 12:44 am

no relia built uses briggs


weird I gave a response to this thread and is disappeared
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Post by Mo Thu Sep 17, 2015 7:50 am

Oh don;t know why I thought that maybe that was T's machines
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Post by milspec6 Thu Sep 17, 2015 10:35 am

eldiabloz wrote:Looks like Steamaction is using the Harbor Freight Engine in a production truckmount.

http://www.cleanfax-digital.com/#&pageSet=25

Ever notice this industry likes to name their machines after things to avoid.....tornado, inferno, tnt, nitro, avalanche, etc.?

I want to see a machine named "Afternoon nap" Razz
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Post by Cjcann Fri Sep 18, 2015 4:12 am

I have about 500 hours on the 22 hp predator.
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Post by Cjcann Fri Sep 18, 2015 6:08 am

I thought I posted this the other day, can't find it, well here goes: About 6 weeks ago doing a job- loss of power, check machine, right side plug outside of head and sparking away. WTF? Did I not tighten enough when adjusting valves? Tried to reinstall plug back into hot head. Stripped head. Jammed plug in anyway, finished job. Enacted extended warranty. 3rd party warranty company fails to find service center to do repairs in timely manner- 10 weeks to get new head and gaskets, after 30 days of waiting ( all the while still using motor with jammed in plug)HF replacement policy kicks in. They say bring motor to local HF store and we will give you a new one off shelf. I say Internet ordered item only, they say ok, we will send you a new motor to your door step. I still have old motor working in unit, a have new one still in the box. and I have the head and gaskets on order. Win Win.
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Post by Mo Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:47 am

Dam at least your still up and running. I like that warranty.

So you think it overheated and thats why the spark plug popped out? Or you didn't tightened it up?

I know the El Diablo can put out some heat. Maybe you can add a fan to help the engine stay cooler.

How often do you change the oil? Im supposed to change mine every 50 hours and when I do it's is black. I may have to change it sooner.
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Post by milspec6 Fri Sep 18, 2015 11:49 am

Heat turns oil black more than dirt....at least with dino oil. It is not a good indicator of condition.

That being said, I change the oil in van and machines every month....always been a stickler about that one as the oil has so many roles in keeping your motor running well.
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Post by Cjcann Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:30 pm

I think I did not tighten enough when I adjusted the valve clearance. I think trying to re install plug in a hot cylinder head was a bad idea. Oh well.
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