TravelinJavelin 620 #1 Posted December 22, 2013 recently just picked up a simplicity 7117 tractor with a 17kt II on it now would this engine bolt on to a W/H without mods being done to it or would have to happen? this would be going on a C-series type W/H. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 830 #2 Posted December 22, 2013 From what I can remember, Wheel Horse was the only company that required ball bearing mains due to side loading from the PTO clutch. Others only used bushings. Look up the spec number of your Simplicity engine and check it on Kohler's parts lookup. If you are not using it with the PTO, then go for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelinJavelin 620 #3 Posted December 22, 2013 ok well I'm glad I asked maybe that might not work out then, thank you very much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #4 Posted December 22, 2013 there should be some other motors out there kicking around and I will keep an eye out for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,326 #5 Posted December 22, 2013 The oil sump may not be the same, but if you leave your sump in place and remove the sump from the replacement motor it will save time and work, just need to make/buy a new gasket. good luck and keep us posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelinJavelin 620 #6 Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) well I was thinking to tear it out and a make buck or 2 but I think after I just tried to fire it up its not getting any fire and after pricing a coil for it I about dropped my shorts so hoping its just a set of points and condenser, I had picked it up really for the motor at first and part out the rest being hydro really, got a good deal I just hoping not to get a lot in it but we'll see but my next wheel horse will be a 73 to 80 c-160 or something with the single k341 in it really like that engine, hey Rexman and thanks! Edited December 23, 2013 by TravelinJavelin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,711 #7 Posted December 23, 2013 The comments about bearings and PTO are spot on. I just substituted an electric PTO when I put a JD 317 motor in my C175. Choke lever works backwards (anti-theft device ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #8 Posted December 23, 2013 Old Harley-Davidson coils will work just fine on that KT for a fraction of the price of a new one. They made a crap load of Sportsters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TravelinJavelin 620 #9 Posted December 23, 2013 Really! that's good to know, i'll check that out and thanks for the tip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #10 Posted December 24, 2013 Best to get a copy of the service manual from the Kohler website. To test the coil, check for 4-5 ohms between the outer small (primary) terminals and 9,500 to 11,500 ohms between the inner large high tension (secondary) terminals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
