hi i have a 1988 8x8 needs a new motor i would like to no what size saft motor i need i know its a 1' shaft but what lenght would i need i dont want to run all the way out to the farm just to measure the shaft lenght i will be using the origina clutch
You can look up the specs on the net or we would need to know what kind of motor and hp rating if anyone was to help you.
I don't know "off hand" for sure, but I think it's 4 9/16". All the options I've looked at would require cutting the shaft off a bit
yeah i was just wondering so i can buy a motor for it that would fit it had a 18 hp kohler in it i was thinking of a 18 hp briggs
I just put an 18hp briggs in my 6x6. the shaft length was 2-29/32, which is shorter than the clutch. As long as the shaft goes past the centerline of the belt it is fine. A piece of threaded rod or long screw draws the clutch against a washer which fits a radius on the shaft. Hope this helps.
here is a link to the motor i used: http://www.brandnewengines.com/356447-0079.aspx
Why not go a little bigger, since you're doing a replacementOriginally Posted by scotty
? I've got a 27hp Kawi that I'm putting in mine. Too bad you're so far away, I just happen to have a nice 20hp Kawi as a spare
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RD
i could go bigger i just don't want to do a lot of modifications would 27 hp fit in or would i need to do some cutting and fitting
It would fit, but I don't know the bolt size or patern of the 18hp Kohler. Might have to modify the engine mounting plate. There is also a 29hp DFI Kawi that would be a good choice, but I could not get one when I was looking for an engine. There are LOTS of options out there. I also like the 20hp Honda idea, and the 3 cylinder Chevy Sprint idea is just plain ........Bad Ass
RD
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