I would like to replace a 5hp b&s engine on a wood splitter. what Information would I need off of the old motor to aquire a matching new motor. How is the motor attached to the hydralic section of the splitter, is it just a shaft I have to match or is there some type of transmission or clutch. Would a larger engine do any good. thank you for any help you could give me

 

If you're armed with the engine numbers from the fan shroud, Any O.P.E. dealer will give you a direct fit engine, & maybe some advice to help with the swap. Won't be a big deal to change it over. Good Luck, Roger

 

Right, a shop should be able to get you a replacement by the numbers. You probably have a flathead briggs which is no longer available, but there are replacements for it. A larger engine probably won't help much, since they match the pump capacity to the engine when they build the splitters. It's probably just connected by a lovejoy coupling or other coupling to the pump. Easy job.