ricksrj58 273 #1 Posted April 24, 2011 i put a nice 8 horse kohler on and hooked everything up and ran it for a few minutes,just needs a belt and its ready to go. now i am putting that k301 onto my second c-81 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #2 Posted April 24, 2011 there you go, make sure you use the right ign. switch on that 12hp I see it has electronic ign. it must be a late 60's early 70's engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricksrj58 273 #3 Posted April 24, 2011 the wiring harness and ign.switch came with the engine :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #4 Posted April 25, 2011 Now thats an up grade! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #5 Posted April 25, 2011 What other modifacations, alterations did you need to do to get that 8hp Kohler on the tractor. My nephew might be doing the same on a 606 sometime later this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricksrj58 273 #6 Posted April 25, 2011 no major mods,i mounted the battery under the seat and a gas tank on the dash tower .the motor bolted right on and i used a L bracket for the electrical.the tractor did not come with a belt guard so i do not know if the origanal one would work or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #7 Posted April 25, 2011 Thanks for the heads up on it. BTW-nice install. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricksrj58 273 #8 Posted April 26, 2011 here is the completed tractor,i just need a belt guard to be 100% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #9 Posted April 26, 2011 If it was a starter gen engine the batt. would fit, the belt guard from a tucky will NOT fit a Kohler with out mods, so look for a short frame tractor belt guard from a Kohler it will bolt on, even one from a round hood kohler powered will fit, and the kohler powered tractors the gas tank goes on the dash tower, with a single band holding it in place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #10 Posted April 27, 2011 Thanks for the tip Kelly. Rick, that tractor looks like it's in really nice condition. :wh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,011 #11 Posted April 27, 2011 Nice job Rick Nice lookin tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,909 #12 Posted April 27, 2011 :thumbs: Nice tractor Rick Enjoy the ride. your labors paid off in full. I see you have plenty keep u busy for a while. I am in the same boat there Rick. all ready looking at #8 project. Gary B........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheelhorse656 20 #13 Posted April 27, 2011 on the tecumseh tractor belt guard the tab where it bolts to the engine is sticking strait out but on a kohler the tab gos up. i can get you a few pics if you would like. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricksrj58 273 #14 Posted April 27, 2011 thanks guys Kelly,thanks for the info Jordan,pics not needed but thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
