By AlanB on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I have a 1983 argo with a 16HP Tecumseh {OH160}.
It has a load knock in it, I would like to put a new engine in it. Has any body put a different
style one in and what do I have to do to make it work.
Thanks for any help I can get.

By scrambler71 on Unrecorded Date: Edit

to alan
from daveyoder
alan it sound like trew a rod though the engine
block
you can a get a vanguard 16 hp briggs
for less 1200 dollors
and you can call your loc briggs dealer
to get it they are difference on prices
on them
you might have to make adjustment to the wiring
to your argo
i have a oh 160 tecumseh it run very good
right now
tecumseh make engines 13 hp for a horazonal shaft
i hope this help alan and vangaurd are very Quit
daveyoder

By argoguru on Unrecorded Date: Edit

alan,
I replaced the tejunkcy 16 in my 82 with a 23 hp briggs. You will have to do major power pack modifications. I cut the power pack frame in half and welded a flat piece of 1/8 in. steel plate to remount the motor to with wings on the side with slotted holes so you can push the whole pack foward to ajust the tranny chains, its a tight fit but it worked well. I can mail you a picture if needed. the problem without the modification is the hood will hit the top of the motor, but this mod will resolve that issue. let me know how it goes or if I can help further.Jon.

By David Keeso (Argomag) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

argoguru-- I probably have already seen a pic, but do you have any of your ARGO??

Thanks
djhkeeso@rogers.com

By argoguru on Unrecorded Date: Edit

yes, but no scanner to post them.

By David Keeso (Argomag) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

ok no problem. Thanks anyways.

By Damen T.Hill (Argoss) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

alan,
I would go with a honda you can get a 16 hp v-twin for about a grand or a 20hp for about 200 dollars more.What you really need is a good used snowmobile engine they fit into the argos like a dream usally with very little wiring modifications needed.And usally you have to re-drill the mounting plate on the powerpack. and the parts a cheap to replace,though there not as quiet as the hondas.

By matt on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I have an argo with a tecumseh 0H160 but its not installed and i don't know how to wire it.If anyone could hep it would be appreciated.