Need help?


Search OutdoorKing-Forum by entering Key Words Below



Who's Online Now
0 members (), 5,692 guests, and 310 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Online Spare Parts


Online Store


Newest Topics
Yardking crank case
by Spreefarm - 28/09/25 09:00 AM
Yard King Mower Manuals
by - 23/09/25 01:12 PM
Victa Identification
by RayNewt - 19/09/25 09:28 PM
Mowcart 66
by Willo - 19/09/25 10:41 AM
Ride on rover mower
by Laurie mowing - 16/09/25 02:43 PM
Topic Replies
Yardking crank case
by maxwestern - 29/09/25 08:18 PM
Contessa fan
by mice_elf - 26/09/25 08:58 PM
Yard King Mower Manuals
by Muzho68 - 24/09/25 02:02 PM
Victa Identification
by maxwestern - 20/09/25 10:05 PM
Mowcart 66
by NormK - 20/09/25 12:07 PM
Hello from Vic
by mice_elf - 19/09/25 10:37 PM
Weekend find
by NormK - 16/09/25 05:35 PM
Ride on rover mower
by Laurie mowing - 16/09/25 02:43 PM
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
Hop To
Page 3 of 3 1 2 3
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,998
Likes: 16
Former Moderator
Hi Guys,

Sorry for the confusion, I thought everyone knew what a Chonda was, seems I was wrrrrrrrrrrong.

I'm just about to buy a recoil starter assembly to get one going that I have sitting on a 20" Scotty. Honestly at the price the whole engines are I'm starting to wonder why I'm buying the starter. I guess I just can't get my head around disposing of anything that still works and very well I might add.

Cheers,
BB.


I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 44
Novice
Thanks BB, i found some online. To me it comes down to being comfortable with a "guarantee" that this will be a straight swap onto mine... I understand there are 2 shaft sizes to be aware of however not sure i feel right buying a chonda without exactly knowing it will fit. There are brief measurements on there ebay listings however one of the suppliers for the briggs was able to check the model number of my current engine to confirm their latest briggs will fit with confirmation in writing.


Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,998
Likes: 16
Former Moderator
Hi Mb,

If you buy a 5.5 HP TWM Chonda that is being sold for around $130 to your door on the bay you'll find it will fit straight on.

The only thing is they come with the 19mm / 3/4 inch size shaft only. The base sizing is all the same industry standard along with the height from base to centre of shaft. If these were different they'd never have sold the millions that they do as the fit is universal.

Cheers,
BB.

PS. do not buy anything higher than the 5.5 rating.


I live a 24 Hour lifestyle, but every now and again I seem to fall asleep, well at least that's what my wife tells me.
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 44
Novice
Ended up fitting the new briggs and stratton engine, went straight on with no issues. Just a minor adjustment to ensure the clutch was engaging correctly,l with tightning the screw on the clutch lever. Very happy with how it runs.

Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 44
Novice
Also fitted the new bedknife after it got sharpened and it cuts a dream

Page 3 of 3 1 2 3

Moderated by  bigted, Bruce, CyberJack, Gadge, Mr Davis 

Link Copied to Clipboard
Forum Donation
These Outdoorking Forums have helped Thousands of people in finding answers to their equipment questions.

If you have received help, please consider making a donation to support the on-going running cost of these forums.

September
M T W T F S S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
ShoutChat
Comment Guidelines: Do post respectful and insightful comments. Don't flame, hate, spam.
Newest Members
Panhead, Nappy12, Brodie410, Blake B, Camdawson
17,605 Registered Users
Forum Statistics
Forums145
Topics12,999
Posts106,900
Members17,605
Most Online16,069
Sep 18th, 2025
OutdoorKing Showcase
20 Bucks from FB Marketplace
20 Bucks from FB Marketplace
by Return Rider, February 20
Victa Cortina 2 Shed Find
Victa Cortina 2 Shed Find
by Return Rider, January 25
My Rover Baron 45
My Rover Baron 45
by Maxwell_Rover_Baron, April 16
SHOWCASE - Precision Mowers - 2021
SHOWCASE - Precision Mowers - 2021
by CyberJack, April 14
SHOWCASE – Atco Rotary – Paul C - 2020
HOME |CONTACT US
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 8.0.0
(Release build 20240826)
Responsive Width:

PHP: 8.3.25 Page Time: 0.051s Queries: 26 (0.043s) Memory: 0.6452 MB (Peak: 0.6938 MB) Data Comp: Zlib Server Time: 2025-09-29 16:59:56 UTC
Valid HTML 5 and Valid CSS