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Sort of. I FOUND them in one of the older local hardware stores - on the side of the road. This place is the hardware store is the go to when I need something unusual.

Normally I would say between these the Kohler is superior. A Kohler Magnum engine is nearly bullet proof with decades of longevity built in. The engine in your pic is unfortunately not suitable for Wheel Horse in any way due to the stubby PTO shaft. No adapter made will make it capable of supporting the side loads generated on these machines. If you made it work, it would eventually fail and likely damage things even possibly the operator. If the Briggs has at least 2 and 3/4 inches of PTO shaft it will work better in this case. If you have to sleeve it to 1.125, it is still a safe option. I'm a huge fan of Briggs Vanguard v-twins. I have several of them. That being said, I do not expect them to last like a cast iron Kohler will.

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Carlisle 9.5's Right - about 8 years old Left - about 4 years old One made in USA, one not... Unfortunately, not a new problem.

Another example of "shrinkflation"..... I noticed the other day there has been a lot of food packaging getting smaller too. Just an example a box of Ritz crackers is not near as tall as it used to be .

Now that is funny right there. Good job whoever took the pictures.

Great thread for modifications as well as the family and generations points! Definitely some of the things here that drew many of us to these machines and this hobby!

Here’s my White-Oliver 2-44 converted into a road grader. I can’t remember who makes the grader part? I want to say Massey-Ferguson, but I’m not sure. I donated this machine to the Long Island Antique Power Association a few years ago.

Just thought I'd toss this thought out there. I have a GT-1848 that was re-powered by a previous owner with a Honda GX610 V-twin. Apparently this is/was a "sanctioned" re-power by Wheel Horse back then, but I know it's a very expensive engine. One downside is that the stock muffler requires a cut-out in the right side of the hood. I took that muffler off and put a stack on it, so now I'll be putting an original un-cut hood back on it. These engines are used a lot in generators and pressure washers, so maybe a good used one of those could be a donor? I love this engine, would not have loved buying it new. Got the tractor for $200 a few years ago, put new tires on it, and it is a beast. Good luck with your search for a new engine.

Thanks Don for the thoughts on the bolt. It was handy (like your avatar) and I’m on a time constraint (I leave for Israel on Monday). This upcoming summer, I’ll get a custom rod made up. Today’s project was to clean up the hood and fender pan, then load the tractor, and head to Caleb’s house. This tractor is in such good shape (the seat notwithstanding) and so I felt that the chalky hood would shine up nicely… I wasn’t wrong…I only spent about 20 minutes on it for now but was excited with the results! Not bad for 37 year old paint! my little 5’x8’ trailer was “just big enough” to fit the tractor with blower attached. Caleb got off work about an hour early so that he could be the one to clear his own driveway for the first time! For those of you that have known him for a decade—can you believe that he is now a first time homeowner??? unfortunately the throttle cable is not functioning well. We are going to need to outsource a good used one or find something better. however, even at about half throttle, that Ber-Vac was handling the snow with ease and the torque of that Onan is impressive! For those of you that enjoyed reading the Iron Horse thread, this picture is also there. This is my dad in 1975 clearing the snow at his first house with his 1965 875. 50 years later, his grandson is clearing his driveway at his first house with a 1988 520HC! Wheel Horse—a generational experience for the Stertz household (like it is for many of you!) Job well done for the old machine! using the bagger frame to hold some weight (about 100 pounds) may not be the prettiest situation, however it works just fine. Caleb has a full rack of suitcase weights but no bracket. I suppose that next spring/summer we can fabricate something to hold those. At least, he can now clear any accumulative snow moving forward this winter…

Proof positive you only need 5 horse power to turn a single bottom plow...

Watched this 13yo lad operate this 10,000 lb. plow machine. He plowed from 8AM to 4PM with an hour lunch break(for the Belgians). He turned about 5 acres.

Wait till you get to see my formerly Tecumseh horse, future Briggs horse. That thing has 24-12-12 on it.