Pcoz88 0 #1 Posted November 26, 2009 My B-60 wheel horse engine broke a rod.Is there a engine out there that would kind of drop in.Like a 12 or 14 horse that has electric start.Any and all info would be appericated. Pete :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #2 Posted November 26, 2009 Any kohler setup 8 to 16hp will work although you might have to do some wiring which is not a big deal,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pcoz88 0 #3 Posted November 27, 2009 Thanks RickV!!Appericated info alot!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheel horse 1045 2 #4 Posted November 27, 2009 if he went bigger than the 8 he would have to fab the drive belt gaurd and a few other things besides the wires Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #5 Posted November 27, 2009 if he went bigger than the 8 he would have to fab the drive belt gaurd and a few other things besides the wires Actually the B 60 uses many of the same parts as the heavier C series. The B 60's engine sits on an engine plate setting it up high enough that a common belt guard could be used. Putting a small block kohler (8HP or less) or big block (10HP & greater in singles) is pretty much a bolt on if you have a Wheel Horse spec engine. The B 60 also had a pull start only engine & you would need to rewire it to accomadate electric start if you go that way. The B 60ies are kinda an odd ball & you don't see to many. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #6 Posted November 27, 2009 if he went bigger than the 8 he would have to fab the drive belt gaurd and a few other things besides the wires I just dropped a 16 onto a B-80, and used the B-80 belt guard, PTO brackets etc. I think the only bits I had to change were the longer throttle cable, and the exhaust off the donor C-160. So probably wiring and a battery box will be all you need... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pcoz88 0 #7 Posted November 28, 2009 Thanks for all the reply's!! Can somebody point in the right direction for an engine?Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,138 #8 Posted November 28, 2009 Thanks for all the reply's!! Can somebody point in the right direction for an engine?Thanks. Post a wanted ad in our classified section with what your looking for and your location. Location is real important since although motors are shippable its very expensive. Good luck! Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
