mrc 727 #1 Posted January 3, 2011 hello all, after seeing russ's (saltywright) diesel repowered 417 at the enfield ct. meet and greet last fall i am considering a similar conversion. my concern is the pto. russ does not have a pto on that machine. the diesel engine has a 1" diameter 2 3/4" long shaft with a 1/4'' keyway. i believe wheelhorses have a 1 1/8" shaft that is 3 25/32" long. not sure of the keyway size. i need some help so i can convert to diesel AND have a pto. any help/advice is appreciated. thank you mike in mass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #2 Posted January 3, 2011 Very simple -- Use the pieces from the Briggs & Stratton or K161/181 Kohler powered tractors. If the PTO end of the crankshaft is too short, but center drilled & tapped, an extension can be added for additional support. The inner bearing race for the PTO pulley should be supported by at least half it's length. The more the better though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
