What moron used that engine in an application like that? Ugh. You are pretty much SOL. You can try to make another engine fit/work but depending on how tight things are you might not be able to. You will probably need a custom muffler too.

Honda originally designed that engine to sell to the homeowner market for lawn tractors/ZTRs. It never really took off. I guess they made a slightly better version and called it a GX series...that never took off either.

 

Really?? That freaking stinks!! I am not sure if you are good with engines, but I was looking at the GXV610 or even the 620. I was told the mounting holes will line up but I am not sure if the physical engine size is close or even if the extra 2 or 4hp will be an issue.

 

Really?? That freaking stinks!! I am not sure if you are good with engines, but I was looking at the GXV610 or even the 620. I was told the mounting holes will line up but I am not sure if the physical engine size is close or even if the extra 2 or 4hp will be an issue.

Well the 610 and 620 are no longer being made. The current Honda V-twins are the 630/660/690. You would have to do some measuring to see. I really have no idea. I have never seen a GCV/GXV 530 outside of a classroom that we tore them down a bit in. I remember them being kinda small though so you may have issues.

You might want to look into a Briggs Vanguard 16/18 HP. Might have a better chance of fitting.

 

Hey Carolina Cut and Clean,
I have the Kanga Kid which is just like the Prodigy. The GXV530 blew the same way yours did and I am having the same issues with finding a replacement. Were you ever able to find anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

Gents I just had the same issue. All these years later was anyone able to find a solution?

Thank you.
Jim

 

I know that it is a very old thread but I was looking for the same thing and I was able to find a new old stock engine on ebay. I can't figure out how to post a link but the item # is 182717704288

 

A teacher gave me one of these engines a few years ago straight off the pallet Honda shipped it to him on. Never been disassembled, never been run, filled with oil. Was just doing a search to get it's value to list it on Ebay.

 

Where are you located, how much do you want for it

 

I'm in the midlands of South Carolina. Bring me $500 and you can have it.

 

Is this still available, and would you be willing to ship it? I'd obviously pay you the $500 plus shipping and for your trouble shipping it. I can really use this engine and as soon as I can get it. Thanks. Larry

 

Sold.

 

I HAVE A LAWN BOY PRECISION Z340 HLX POWERED BY HONDA GXV 530. HOW DO I LOCATE THE DRAIN PLUG TO CHANGE THE OIL ?

 

Here’s a link for the crankcase, item number 3,

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Good luck.