Lumbardini for temporary swap?

[posifour11 723]

I'm thinking of using a lumbardini 401cc i bought recently to take the place of my k301 while I'm rebuilding it. It seems like quite an undertaking, but I was wondering if anyone out there had done it. The possible victim is a c-125.

All input is appreciated.

Russell

[Don1977 604]

I would not go to the trouble if you plan to change it back.

[Kelly 1,028]

I say put it in, you might not put the orig. back in, you might like it. .

[baerpath 517]

I'd try it,

At 9hp at 3600 you will notice a differance. but diesels are torque not so much hp engines. Check the crank size to see if you need to change the clutch or not

[SALTYWRIGHT 859]

I PUT A 10 H/P DIESEL IN MY 417-8 AND IT IS MORE POWERFUL THAN THE 17 H/P I TOOK OUT. DO IT.

[can whlvr 991]

ya do it and let us know how you like it,you can change it back if your rebuilding the orig eng,just keep every thing and take lots of pics for reference

[posifour11 723]

Baerpath saved me a lot of time. It's a 1 inch shaft. Guess this will be going in the MTD 990 project. It'll get plenty of use there. Thanks for the input folks.

[Tgblanken 27]

Yes it can be done. It is not a direct replacement. You will have to get a pulley from a 8hp kohler and you will have to fab up a PTO bracket. You will also need to drill new mounting holes to bolt the engine in the correct place. Is it worth it? Yes, plenty of power easy on the fuel and love the sound of the diesel barking.

"Junk Yard Diesel"

Terry

[Tgblanken 27]

More pictures.