My Huskee 22 not firing ?

So the engine had 50 hours on the original oil? That's a bummer about it dying on you but I'm not surprised. The manufacturer mandates a early oil change to dump out the metal particles that are produced as the engine initially breaks in. If you had 50 hours on the factory fill I'm sure the oil was in tough shape.

I have heard the B&S used on the Huskee has a unique crankshaft length which is hard to come by. When my engine dies on my 22 ton I may buy a horizontal shaft Honda and a new pump and somehow mount it up to the existing engine plate.

Did you ever locate a replacement engine? I keep wondering if the bolt pattern in the same for a Honda GCV 160?

So would it be easy to modify the mounting plate to accept a standard motor.
I guess I need to change my oil in mine.

Beer Belly said:

Back in the day when I used to enjoy working on the equipment, I would have, but these days, I'd rather pay to just get the darn thing running....

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I can understand that but if you are 3 years ahead like BWS told you to be you would be in no hurry.

It is ridiculous that MTD picks a unique shaft length for one unit. Maybe there's an engineering reason. I was in Harbor Freight the other day and looked at $109 lawn mower engines. They look just like a Briggs. The keyway was quite long. Cutting shaft to proper length may work in such an application.

Beer Belly said:

I did get a replacement motor.....$500.34 out the door. I called Jacks Small Engines, and was told that this motor cannot be had, and Briggs and Stratton will only deal with repair shops, not the public....something about the length of the shaft make it specific to the splitter. There are no other brands that are direct bolt ons.

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I think I will being staying away from those units used, dayum!

You have to be kidding me. $500 for a B&S motor? My god installing that thing is a few bolts and a keyway. Hey, I am new to the gas wood splitter thing but own multiple power machines. B&S makes a fine motor, I have one on a rototiller and wheel blower that are freight trains. I mainly stick with Honda on plate tamper, brick saw, power rake, and my new splitter. (waiting on it) $500 smackers is out of control! I agree with maple1 that you should have seen some type of signs first. From the pics, very blurry, they don't look that bad. Just an opinion. You know what that means.

I was just looking at reviews -- seems like lots of complaints with B&S on the $999 Huskee 22 from Tractor Supply, including many who have had good experience with B&S over the years.

Did anybody do a compression test on it?

I've had all kinds of B&S motors over the years, no issues - except for the odd dirty carb.

I just bought the 22 ton Huskee from TSC for $999.00 with the B&S in question. I ran mine for 20 minutes, 5 min. no load condition and then 15 min. splitting 3 pieces of wood while checking for leaks, temps. varying throttle position, etc and this is what the motor oil looked like after those 20 min. I replaced the oil and ran it for another 2 hours at varying loads and throttle splitting mostly red oak. Oil looked identical to the initial change out. Replaced it with a 50/50 blend of synthetic 10w-30 and conventional 10w-30. Ran it for another 2 hours and it looks great so far. I must say I was skeptical about the 22 ton-but it has the same 11 gpm 2 stage pump as their 28 ton (checked part #'s on them), same frame and working height, faster cycle time but $700.00 less. 4" cylinder vs 4.5" cylinder for the 6 ton increase in splitting force which after splitting the large oak and hickory I don't see the need for the 28 ton unit.

I changed the oil on my splitter just the other day, not sure how many hours, that is some funky looking oil they put in there from the factory.

branchburner said:

I was just looking at reviews -- seems like lots of complaints with B&S on the $999 Huskee 22 from Tractor Supply, including many who have had good experience with B&S over the years.

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My thoughts exactly. I was thinking about picking one of these up, but am seeing a lot of negatives on the motor. I guess they aren't made like they used to be.........dang shame.