Will it fit? Wheel Horse round hood

[HorseHead1089 99]

Just wondering what is the biggest motor without modifications or slight modification of the hood would be possible or what other motors you've seen in them. it will go on a 553 which will hopefully get an 8 speed upgrade. it would be super cool to rock an opposed twin under the hood, because why not? also the motor right now is a k161 and the top barely goes up into the hood cavity so i suppose i could figure out how to raise it if need be. As far as the battery i guess i could relocate it to the "tool box"/fender area.

Edited March 9, 2015 by HorseHead1089

[TT-(Moderator) 1,127]

There was no "553".  

[prondzy 3,867]

i believe the biggest motor that will fit under a round hood without modification is a kohler k181. If you check out my thread PROJECT CLASSIFIED you will see how much work it took to modify my hood to fit a kohler big block under it K241-K341. mine will also have an 8speed and battery relocation. I think the model number you are referring to is a 653? hope this helps

[HorseHead1089 99]

my mistake its a 552, and well i suppose it will be hard but i guess id be worth it in the end? or i guess im not quite sure how it would look from the front if the whole hood was raised 3 inches by the front tab  instead of fabricating a taller grill. anyways this is a far away project as i can do this or put the loader i found on a cub cadet original which i have yet to acquire.

[slammer302 2,154]

K181 is a great motor and will do about anything you would ask of it I would love a 8hp in my 502

[HorseHead1089 99]

yeah i can see that being enough but i am trying to figure out a custom build idea that is outrageously awsome. A tractor that says something similar the name mighty might or the little tractor that can and will do

[Pullstart 59,642]

K181 is a great motor and will do about anything you would ask of it I would love a 8hp in my 502

 

I was amazed at what a difference a couple hp made when I put the K181 in my 502 as well.  I found myself needing more traction and weight shortly after.  HorseHead do you have any plans to change the amount of grip to the ground?

[HorseHead1089 99]

Yes I do maybey some weight attached to the frame and a heavier 8 speed trans. Maybe some wheel weights, there are a ton around right now

[bamaboyz71 3]

I have a new 6.5 hp Honda clone on my 1960 suburban and I love it.... I have had it for five years and never had any trouble out of it not one time....the k91 would be fine but I cant find one so as bad as I hate it I guess ill stick with my $149.00 engine shipped to my front door for now.....