Boxxer 427

[Cleanworks]

Have an opportunity to buy a boxxer 427 for $1000 obo. Needs a coupler. I have heard horror stories about warped heads and great stories about great heat and power. Any thoughts?

 

[Dolly Llama]

how many hours on the Vanguard Briggs engine?

..L.T.A.

 

[Cleanworks]

how many hours on the Vanguard Briggs engine?

..L.T.A.

Not sure, the guy hasn't got back to me yet. I understand those engines aren't available any more.

 

[Dolly Llama]

I understand those engines aren't available any more.

wonder what's in this "kit"

https://www.***************/hydrama...-engine-with-electric-start-31hp-p-13453.html

here's the engine $2250

Product: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-Twin Horizontal Engine 896cc, Model# 543477-3065-J1

This Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-Twin Horizontal Engine has a cast iron cylinder sleeve to assure longer engine life and improved ...

www.northerntool.com

haven't clue if there's really anywhere near $1700 worth of adapters in the upgrade "kit"
the cynic in me highly doubts it...

..L.T.A.

 

[Hack Attack]

I've heard the heat exchanger is also quite restrictive which combined with the heads on that engine exaggerates the problem

 

[Cleanworks]

wonder what's in this "kit"

https://www.***************/hydrama...-engine-with-electric-start-31hp-p-13453.html

here's the engine $2250

Product: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-Twin Horizontal Engine 896cc, Model# 543477-3065-J1

This Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-Twin Horizontal Engine has a cast iron cylinder sleeve to assure longer engine life and improved ...

www.northerntool.com

haven't clue if there's really anywhere near $1700 worth of adapters in the upgrade "kit"
the cynic in me highly doubts it...

..L.T.A.

I think it converts from water to air cooled. Not sure how the heat exchangers work.

 

[Cleanworks]

The guy called me back. About 4600 hours. Sounds like a bit of a project but if I get it for the right price....

 

[Living The Dream]

I own one. I've heard the horror stories also, but mine has been really good.

 

[Cleanworks]

I own one. I've heard the horror stories also, but mine has been really good.

How many hours do you have on yours?

 

[Living The Dream]

How many hours do you have on yours?

Around 3800. They guy that I bought it from had new head gaskets put in at 3000 just as a preventative measure because they don't make that engine anymore.

 

[Dolly Llama]

is it water cooled or air cooled, Nick?

..L.T.A.

 

[Living The Dream]

is it water cooled or air cooled, Nick?

..L.T.A.

Water, but I believe if you do the retrofit for the 31hp Vanguard that engine is air cooled and you lose a heat exchanger.

 

[Cleanworks]

Around 3800. They guy that I bought it from had new head gaskets put in at 3000 just as a preventative measure because they don't make that engine anymore.

Engine is still running apparantly. The coupler blew and he doesn't want to pay for the repairs. Sounds like a 47 blower. $1000 is probably worth just the parts. Also has a 100 gallon waste tank.

 

[Living The Dream]

Engine is still running apparantly. The coupler blew and he doesn't want to pay for the repairs. Sounds like a 47 blower. $1000 is probably worth just the parts. Also has a 100 gallon waste tank.

Sounds like a good deal to me. The blower should be a Tuthill 4007.

 

[Glynn]

I had 2 of these. The trick with them is Remove the engine thermostat and set the max engine speed to 2800 rpm.
Thats assuming the engines OK to start with.

 

[hogjowl]

If you have time to do all these things ^^ to get that unit functional, then I’d suggest you spend that time working on a business plan instead

 

[Cleanworks]

If you have time to do all these things ^^ to get that unit functional, then I’d suggest you spend that time working on a business plan instead

Part of what I do is buy and sell stuff. If I can buy something cheap and either fix it and sell it as a working machine or for parts, it's both fun and profitable. I made about $5000 last year doing that.

 

[hogjowl]

Ok
Whatever
Fred
(Sanford)

 

[Cleanworks]

I am a bit of a junk collector but always have an eye for good stuff. Just a couple of examples, a few weeks ago, my wife calls me to tell me that someone has put a large hamster or other animal cage out behind our building. When I look at it, it's virtually brand new. Probably the hamster died. I take it to my shop, which is 2 minutes away and put it on facebook marketplace. It sold 2 days later for $95. A customer gave me a brand new rug, sold it for $100 along with an older rug for $50. I bought and sold portables and all kinds of accessories all through the year. I have an older Steamway mastermatic that I am repairing. Paid $500. Once it's done I'll ask $5000. It's a hobby that makes me a little money.