Hustler 900 in pieces and am probably going to need some help if possible
So I just acquired a Hustler that is in multiple pieces (I will try and post pics soon) in a trade. By multiple I mean it is completely apart. I have spent a lot of time reading over the posts and from what I can gather I believe that I have a 900. It came with the Kohler 440cc (don't know if that's what it had in it) and a Tecumseh 16hp as well, (maybe that was the original engine??):hmmmm2: the tub is in good shape and the axels look good. However, it appears that one of the axels has a slot on the end almost as if it were keyed none of the rest do? :help: It also came with rims for the tires (8in) but no tires. So now for the questions:
1. If it is a 900 can I go with bigger rims and tires?
2. all of the inner bearings are frozen and need to be replace, should I replace them with stock bearings or is there an upgrade that I could do.
3. what engine should I use? I think that the 440 with a little tlc will run fine, it appears that the Tecumseh is seized... should I upgrade the engine? I would like to use this in the mud as well as in the mountains and i'm hesitant about a 2 stroke.
Although I know it seems that I am asking questions for the end of the project, until I get the grease and dirt off of the rest of the parts and post pictures its a start.
Any help here would be greatly apreceated.
Thanks,
Josh