I bought a very good Troy Bilt Junior rear tine tiller used today. Is the Junior the same thing as the Pony? The engine needs to be replaced. The Tecumseh has a whole blown out the side of it. Where can I find replacement Engine? It has separate shaft that reverse works off of. I tried looking for a replacement block but Tecumseh seems to have gone out of business. Is there a Robin a Briggs & Stratton or Kohler engine to fit this tiller? If I go to the Harbourfreight store and get 6 1/2 hp greyhound engine and forget about reverse shaft and just pull the tiller backwards or spin around, is that really working for so many others who are doing it? Is finding reverse shaft engine really next to impossible?

Thanks for the reply dewayne The tiller just came back from the repair shop.I had been having a little trouble getting the tiller in gear but once you were there it ran great.The shop replaced a bolt that apparently was part of my shifting problem and this also allowed the tines to engage with no problem.5 dollars for the bolt and 140 to install it.Thanks again for your reply!

I have an 81 horse and it uses the same tines that my poulan pro uses. They have 3 mounting holes in them, so I expect they fit many tillers. I measured tine lgth. and hole centers and ordered online. You will have to order right and left tines as needed, I only replaced the badly worn tines. I found them on several sites but don't remember where I got them. They were a name brand and this is my second year for them and they are holding up well. If it will help you more I will check them tomorrow for a part #. Larry

Friend had a 7 horse kohler "K" I think it was. It was on a cub tractor with a 42 inch 3 blade cast deck. Delco starter/alternator and a button clutch. Must of been early 70's. Anyway I short blocked it and boy did that thing run. I'd look into rebuilding what you have. That is a great engine. Peace