SylvanLakeWH 28,392 #26 Posted June 3, 2022 No I just set the throttle and leave it. Choke is as you say, right there when you pull… usually choke for about 2 seconds then it runs strong… 4” pulley. I would like to add a remote kill switch for safety. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,206 #27 Posted June 3, 2022 Nice litter pan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryLook 73 #28 Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) On 6/3/2022 at 5:09 PM, SylvanLakeWH said: No I just set the throttle and leave it. Choke is as you say, right there when you pull… usually choke for about 2 seconds then it runs strong… 4” pulley. I would like to add a remote kill switch for safety. Is there a reason you built a new cradle for the engine instead of drilling holes in the old engine cradle? I’m looking at my existing engine cradle and it seems like I could just drill 4 holes in it and mount the new engine the same way the old one was. Then I don’t have to drill into the tractor frame. Edited June 6, 2022 by JerryLook 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 14,061 #29 Posted June 6, 2022 52 minutes ago, JerryLook said: Is there a reason you built a new cradle for the engine instead of drilling holes in the old engine cradle? Only reasons I can see are fewer parts in play and to get the proper position of the crankshaft. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryLook 73 #30 Posted June 6, 2022 That makes sense. I still have to look and see how much adjustment I have in the stock clutch/belt system. In case the new engine won’t fit in exactly the same spot. I figure I want to modify the tractor as little as possible, so I can put it back to stock when I get a donor k241, or if I get this one rebuilt. Right now I have a Briggs 6.75hp I can put in it. There are also some cool little Diesel engines on Amazon for not much more than the Predator 212 (which has gone up to 150$). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,392 #31 Posted June 6, 2022 2 hours ago, JerryLook said: Is there a reason you built a new cradle for the engine instead of drilling holes in the old engine cradle? I’m looking at my existing engine cradle and it seems like I could just drill 4 holes in it and mount the new engine the same way the old one was. Then I don’t have to drill into the tractor frame. 1 hour ago, Handy Don said: Only reasons I can see are fewer parts in play and to get the proper position of the crankshaft. @Handy Don hit it on the head. Crank location is exactly same for lining up belt and belt guard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryLook 73 #32 Posted June 6, 2022 So, the engine I want to use has a tapered shaft. It’s 3/4” on the non tapered part. I’m sure a regular 3/4” shaft pulley would slide up there, but there’s no keyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 28,392 #33 Posted June 6, 2022 I think they make adaptors…? Recent post I believe mentioned it… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryLook 73 #34 Posted June 6, 2022 I’ve read something about it before also. But a google search just now didn’t find what I was looking for. I’ll look around on the forum and see if I can find it. The shaft is threaded for a screw on the end. The adaptor could be secured to the shaft that way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 59,917 #35 Posted June 6, 2022 Lots of stuff out there, measure twice; click BUY once. https://www.amazon.com/USAReplacementparts-Adapter-Generator-Pressure-Bushing/dp/B09D8SGG5T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryLook 73 #36 Posted June 6, 2022 Awesome. Thanks Expensive for what it is, but this engine was free. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
