5.5 hp help

BryceBell · Posted: Mar 13, 2009 7:07 pm Post subject: 5.5 hp help

I got a new 5.5 hp honda motor for dirt cheap.. and a mechanic who says he can work on it to get the full power out of it.. wondering if you think this will work good enough.. also wondering whats a good gear ratio for it.. and width and diameter for the spool.

Mario C. · Posted: Mar 13, 2009 7:22 pm Post subject:

He probably will just adjust the governor spring allowing the engine to open all the way up, it is very simple to do yourself.

I run a 6hp briggs with a tav2 12/68 gear ratio with an 8inch diameter spool that is like 6 inches wide and about 15inches across.

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Montgomery · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 976 City: Rogers

I know a guy that has a 5hp winch he's running 12/72 on it with a TAV it wont deep water start for sh|t but other than that it works fine

BryceBell · Posted: Mar 13, 2009 7:30 pm Post subject:

K sweet deal.. thanks
do you need a tav on it or will it work fine without it

Mario C. · Posted: Mar 13, 2009 7:50 pm Post subject:

I would recommend a tav2 for sure.. if you plan on deepwater starting anyone heavier than 150 pounds.

Montgomery · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 976 City: Rogers

BryceBell · Posted: Mar 13, 2009 8:21 pm Post subject:

If im not planning on deep water starts do i need the tav?

Montgomery · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 976 City: Rogers

I wouldn't have one w/o it but that's just my opinion

BryceBell · Posted: Mar 13, 2009 8:33 pm Post subject:

ok cool.. thanks

Mario C. · Posted: Mar 13, 2009 8:43 pm Post subject:

BryceBell · Posted: Mar 13, 2009 9:21 pm Post subject:

yeah i might just try without and then see how that goes.. if it doesnt go good ill just end up getting a tav