muz123 1,182 #2 Posted May 10, 2015 Looks great! what kind of engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricksrj58 273 #3 Posted May 10, 2015 air cooled vw engine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricksrj58 273 #5 Posted May 10, 2015 i was thinking about putting it on a tractor with the hi/lo tranny but the engine would have to sit sideways on the frame.i just did not like the way it would have looked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 16,876 #6 Posted May 11, 2015 Thats a very good idea. Plenty of parts available for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coldone 35 #7 Posted May 11, 2015 Holy S%$# that is a sweet repower. It looks like it fit pretty good too. How did you couple it to the hydro pump? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricksrj58 273 #8 Posted May 11, 2015 not connected yet but probably have to machine a part that will bolt onto the front of the engine pulley and than slide onto the hydro pump 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 201 #9 Posted May 12, 2015 Cant wait to see pix of that. really cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #10 Posted May 12, 2015 that looks to good to be tru...... never enough horses......get it.......horses.... but,,,,,very ingenious,,,,,,,,,great idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 474 #11 Posted May 12, 2015 How many ponies??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kegler 68 #12 Posted May 12, 2015 The only problem I see is that without the correct "tin" and blower fan they can have serious overheating problems. Best of luck, had thought of trying this myself.. Keep us informed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricksrj58 273 #13 Posted May 12, 2015 i have the blower housing and all the tins,they are off for cleaning and paint right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel1050 1 #14 Posted May 13, 2015 What are the specs on the motor? Gas? Diesel? HP? Series? Nice job BTW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricksrj58 273 #15 Posted May 13, 2015 this is a after market engine case AK233196 type 1 1584cc with a bore/stroke of 85mm/69mm, comp ratio of 7.5:1,gasoline engine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
