Engine swap

[Bentvalve]

Anyone have pros or cons about sticking a fan cooled 339cc Rotax snowmobile engine in a https://www.facebook.com/charlie.mus...15232260949214

[ARGOJIM]

You'll probably be ok Unless your machine has a 5000 transmission.

[Bentvalve]

I think it’s a 7000 but not sure. Any way to tell. All of the info on it is gone.
Don

[thebuggyman1]

I think the most common engine out of the factory was a 295 or 297 single cyl JLO rated about 18hp. The primary clutch may or may not work. There were at least 2 different shaft sizes in the 2 strokes and various belt widths. If you are looking at inexpensive repower using what you have that is understandable. In my opinion, a 4 stroke will make for a much better trail machine, but probably at a much higher cost. As ArgoJim stated, the Baker-Hill 5000 was a weaker trans, but with a B-H 7000 or t-20 any motor within reason will work.

Aside from transmission limitations, the biggest question is: How do you plan on using the machine?

[thebuggyman1]

I think it’s a 7000 but not sure. Any way to tell. All of the info on it is gone.
Don

Post a picture and input shaft diameter.

[Bentvalve]

I’m just planning on using it as transportation to our ponds. Might play around with climbing but, I don’t beat on my stuff. Kind stuck it comes with a twin 339 and a twin 440 engine. I buying it in boxes. Lol
Not real sure how to post pics...

[Bentvalve]

http://https://www.facebook.com/char...15232260949214

[Bentvalve]

I posted s link to the pic I have in first post. Please let me know what u think!

[rickga]

looks like a 7000. From what i understand the 5000 doesn't have reverse and that looks just like my 7000. looks like you have some spring issues though

[ARGOJIM]

What's going on with that convertor? Look at the trans tag it should be stamped.
Also outer bearing diameter is either 5/8 or 7/8.

[Bentvalve]

I have no idea what that mess is...what is it supposed to look like? That picture is at the guys house I’m getting it from. Think the converter is bad?

[thebuggyman1]

looks like a 7000. From what i understand the 5000 doesn't have reverse and that looks just like my 7000. looks like you have some spring issues though

The 5000 and 7000 look alike. The 6000 is without reverse. I'm not sure what all parts interchange, just that the 5000 is a lighter duty model with a smaller dia. shaft.

[Bentvalve]

Not sure if that’s something wrapped around it. I asked the guy who has it to look at it.
If the thing is broke is that a hard piece to replace?

[rickga]

The 5000 and 7000 look alike. The 6000 is without reverse. I'm not sure what all parts interchange, just that the 5000 is a lighter duty model with a smaller dia. shaft.

Thank you buggyman. I did not know that

[Bentvalve]

Yes, thanks!
Well I asked, the guy said it looks like someone put that mess on that converter to make it enguage better? Lol
I’m probably gonna be looking for a back up unit.
Don