tractorhogg 612 #1 Posted November 1, 2015 I have a D160 that I took an Onan out of and a D160 with a Kohler single. The Kohler powered D160 has a bad axle bearing and will need the rear case split to repair it. I would like to put the Kohler along with the engine plate in the Onan powered tractor, is there anything that I have not considered in this swap. I do plan on repairing the other D160, but this allows me two running D160s. Thanks guys. Alain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikekot3 93 #2 Posted November 1, 2015 Hello Tractorhogg,I am doing a onan p216 to briggs and Stratton vanguard v twin 23 hp swap from small engine warehouse. It is a nice kit and I am glad I bought it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #3 Posted November 1, 2015 I'm sure you will have a strong and sweet running motor in your (??) tractor, and in the case of the Onan powered tractors swapping to a Vanguard is a good choice for both power and financial considerations. I'm switching ID plates and hope to have everything on my Onan D160 be original to a Kohler powered D160. I have three D160s two Kohler powered, one Onan, that I hope to make into three Kohler powered tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #4 Posted November 1, 2015 I'm not a pro on D's but the main difference will be wiring i think the voltage regulator might be different between the kohler and onan and the ingintion switch may be different too. I think you will love a 16Hp kohler powered D. Good luck getting Franks old D160 going 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #5 Posted November 1, 2015 I'm not a pro on D's but the main difference will be wiring i think the voltage regulator might be different between the kohler and onan and the ingintion switch may be different too. I think you will love a 16Hp kohler powered D. Good luck getting Franks old D160 going Thanks Slammer. It had a bad head, I could have repaired it but I came across a really nice one cheap. I figured on the regulator and switch, I couldn't see much else. The Onan had a oil pressure gauge that I may switch out for an hour meter. I have another kohler engine I can build as well. The Onan D160 is in really good shape, so I figured I could put the Kohler in the Onan tractor, then repair the rear axle and build another Kohler for Franks old tractor. In the end I would have three kohler power D160s. BTW, do you happen to know where Frank got this tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ol550 830 #6 Posted November 1, 2015 . BTW, do you happen to know where Frank got this tractor. If you know Frank very well you wouldn't need to ask. He sweet talked some blue haired old lady out of it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #7 Posted November 1, 2015 I kind of figured Frank for a silver-tongued devil. I think I could do well taking his left overs or passed on tractors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #8 Posted November 2, 2015 I know I've been lucky enough to get a few from him and he has did me right and sum on all of them Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #9 Posted November 2, 2015 I feeling dang lucky to find one Kohler powered D160s let alone two, eventually I'll have three. other than the axle bearing it has a lot going for it good engine, hydro, and complete PTO and three point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #10 Posted November 2, 2015 Yeah you lucked out on those two I would of probably been all over it but I don't have the room for one Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tractorhogg 612 #11 Posted November 2, 2015 I only have 18 tractors, I have room for maybe a dozen more, but grossing less than 15k a year I need them donated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,156 #12 Posted November 2, 2015 I guess i should of said i don't have a big enough yard for one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
