Been on this project for a few weeks now, on and off. I picked up the tractor w/o an engine but had a good snow thrower on it. Finding a K series Kohler in this area is next to impossible, tho there are those that seem to think they are laying all over the place. Either junk or priced way out of sight. Anyway, I got a B&S 16 hp Vanguard, good compression, runs like a top. Biggest challenge was the adapter from the flywheel to the drive shaft. Once I figured out just what was required I drew up a plan and headed for a friend who just happens to own a welding/fabrication shop. Got that part made up and started on motor mounts. Removed the old mounts down to the frame and worked on getting the motor situated with clearance and aligned with the input of the hydro. Built the motor mounts and got them in place and set the motor in.
angled the front of the motor a bit high to get the most angle out of the shaft connections. Got everything hooked up and bolted/welded in place. No vibration and it all looks good to go. Now to get the snow thrower drive mounted and belt pullies lined up and the thrower mounted. That will be the real test.
angled the front of the motor a bit high to get the most angle out of the shaft connections. Got everything hooked up and bolted/welded in place. No vibration and it all looks good to go. Now to get the snow thrower drive mounted and belt pullies lined up and the thrower mounted. That will be the real test.
