Don1977 604 #1 Posted April 28, 2010 The 20 year old 16 HP vanguard Briggs & Stratton has been giving me trouble when I needed it most. It finally gave up for good about a week ago. I had checked on parts to rebuild it back last year. The parts for it were just to high, couldn't see putting that much money in it. Placed an order with Jacks Small Engines last Thursday, arrived Monday around lunch time. Pulled the old engine an installed the new one yesterday and today. Here are some pictures. Old engine. New engine installed. Needed a hood stretcher the hood hits the breather housing but it will close. The 18 HP has a wider cover with screen behind the rewind hope this keeps the trash out. I also rewired it, bought an engine with wiring and switch installed. The wiring was just long enough to reach the dash, added a wire from the amp gage. Connected the lights, hour meter, added power to the oil pressure light. Hooked up the oil pressure gage. Just need to put the gas tank and battery back on it will be ready to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #2 Posted April 28, 2010 Looks great on your nice tractor!!,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bo dawg 478 #3 Posted April 28, 2010 That adds a whole new look to it. I had to look twice at the old and new pic's, they look similar to each other. Good job! Plus it amazes me how you can put the different front wheels and spindles on. How is that done? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #4 Posted April 28, 2010 That adds a whole new look to it. I had to look twice at the old and new pic's, they look similar to each other. Good job! Plus it amazes me how you can put the different front wheels and spindles on. How is that done? This is from an old post: Here is my front wheel bearings went with packed taper roller bearings. The hubs, spindles, tires, and wheels are 3500 lbs. trailer tires. I sawed off about 2" or so off the 1 3/8" spindle drilled it to fit over the tractor spindle cross drilled it between the bearing surfaces. I also sawed off part of the tractor spindle. Welded the end and both sides in the cross drilled holes. They have been on the tractor 12 years. I bought all the parts from Northern, got there about 10 minuets before they closed and grabbed up the parts. The hubs I got don't fit those wheels, I had to turn them down. The hubs that fit have loose studs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,561 #5 Posted April 28, 2010 Don that motor gets me all giggly!!!! I'm a Briggs fan and some day when I have the $$$ I'm going to get one of those setups for my C.... Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mavfreak 11 #6 Posted April 28, 2010 very nice :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpmcleod 4 #7 Posted April 28, 2010 Absolutely incredable. A very nice looking set-up. Makes me want to put a twin in one of mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranders 0 #8 Posted April 28, 2010 Very nice. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
