Engine Swap

[Steve Colley 0]

,I did an engine swap from a 414 8 to my 417 A. because the engine lost compression. I broke the larger pulley on the Kohler 17hp. trying to get it off. I had to use the smaller pulley on the Kohler 14 hp.  I had to get a 2" smaller belt because of the smaller pully. It still works fine for mowing, just a little slower. I would like to find the larger 5" pulley for a little more speed. Does anyone know where I can get one?

[Achto 31,983]

2 hours ago, Steve Colley said:

Does anyone know where I can get one?

 

Some sources.

 

https://a-ztractor.com/  Best to call to see what he has.

 

https://www.zoro.com/zoro-select-1-18-in-fixed-bore-1-groove-v-belt-pulley-495-in-od-bk52118/i/G1708402/

https://www.grainger.com/product/813HD8

 

Or if you are so inclined, a 4.5hr trip to the Wheel Horse Collectors Club show in Bigglerville PA might find you with the correct part & then some. 

https://wheelhorseclub.com/ 

 

A friend & I are making a 14hr pilgrimage to the show.  

Edited June 18 by Achto

[kpinnc 18,627]

Given that you're running the smaller pulley, I would strongly suggest you run that 14hp at full throttle any time you move that tractor. Hydros require a certain RPM to function properly, which is why the 5.25 front pulley is used. 

 

Even with the larger pulley, the manuals all recommend a minimum of half throttle or more for hydro operation. I'm sure someone here can give the exact RPM difference but better safe than sorry. 

[Bill D 2,938]

Welcome.   Post an ad in the wanted section of the classifieds.  Someone has the pulley you need.

[Steve Colley 0]

Thank you all for the help, it is appreciated!

[Retired Wrencher 6,737]

 I hope you are enjoying the site. Unbelievable amount of info here for wheel horse tractors. I always said this is a one stop shop of info. I hope you get it running well.