rustyoldjunk 127 #1 Posted April 28, 2009 here is the 418 i hauled in recently.i have had much time to check it out but after putting a socket on the crank it appears its locked up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyoldjunk 127 #2 Posted April 30, 2009 i took a few minutes to check it out a little closer.its not locked up,as i first thought,i did get it to turn but someone has rewired the ignition switch with a single wire to each prong (6) and a prong has rotted off.i may take another look at it when i get a chance to see if i can get it started before i start to part it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bell 11 #3 Posted April 30, 2009 GOOD!!! I hope you can get it running.... Hmmm, that would be a cool engine in a early long frame... :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHC-125 4 #4 Posted April 30, 2009 I think thats a 417-8 because I dont think their was a 418-8. And the 417-8 had the electric lift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #5 Posted April 30, 2009 Hmmm, that would be a cool engine in a early long frame... ....and cooler yet on a round hood. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I wonder if the hood was an assembly line oops that was never caught. :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #6 Posted April 30, 2009 I think thats a 417-8 because I dont think their was a 418-8. 31-18K801 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #7 Posted April 30, 2009 the decal says 418-A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyoldjunk 127 #8 Posted April 30, 2009 it has the wrong decals but the engine is 18hp by the tags. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lotus1967 0 #9 Posted April 30, 2009 WHC 125. I can't be sure, but do believe it is a 418-8 with incorrect decals. I can definetly confirm that a Model 418-8 does exist. I have one in my garage that I use at least twice a week. Kohler Magnum 18 engine. Unfortunatly, mine does not have an oil filter on it. It is my understanding that some units came with, and some without the pressure oil system. I just change oil more often. I'll try and get some pic's posted clearly showing the markings as 418-8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,263 #10 Posted April 30, 2009 I wonder if the hood was an assembly line oops that was never caught. I wouldn't be surprised. There was a 416-8 in town here with the twin onan than had 310-8 decals on one side. I got really excited when I thought it was a 316-8 until I went back for a closer look. My friend's uncle had an Oldsmobile "Ciera Cutlass". The emblems were transposed on the driver's side. Stranger things have happend. Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
