Finished repowering the Max IV with a Kubota WG750

[Noel Woods]

Very neat package.

[mfenmor]

Kubota power did not disappoint at Busco, until it did.
Too much torque for the original engine base plate.
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[mfenmor]

Time to build a newer stronger engine mount with thicker material and removable legs to make easier repairs.
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I'll also make some new motor mounts that allow more access to the trans.
More pics to come.

[xbunsenx]

That looks like it's going to be a nice engine platform.

[mfenmor]

That looks like it's going to be a nice engine platform.

Thanks Drew.
Even with the thicker tabs and legs, it's still lighter than the original, and much stiffer.

[ARGOJIM]

Didn't realize you still had the stock table in there, this should help. We are planning on doing Lost Trails around Thanksgiving, since we cancelled due to no riders but me and Mike, if you want to do some testing.

[john swenson]

all it takes is a muddy few days at busco to reveal any weak spots in our machines .. especially modified ones. i have found a few over the last few runs at busco on my max 2 highboy sub frame design . this last gathering i had no design breakdowns and the machine performed the best till i lost a track in that slick mud. looks like your new mount design ought to do the trick. johnboy va.

[mfenmor]

Didn't realize you still had the stock table in there, this should help. We are planning on doing Lost Trails around Thanksgiving, since we cancelled due to no riders but me and Mike, if you want to do some testing.

Keep me in the loop.
Putting the old tires back on for that ride.

[mfenmor]

"looks like your new mount design ought to do the trick. johnboy va."
If it does fail, hopefully it will be easier to fix.

[racerone3]

Didn't realize you still had the stock table in there, this should help. We are planning on doing Lost Trails around Thanksgiving, since we cancelled due to no riders but me and Mike, if you want to do some testing.

where is lost trails? keep me in the loop on dates. i've got a lot of steam to blow off

[mfenmor]

where is lost trails? keep me in the loop on dates. i've got a lot of steam to blow off

https://ridelosttrails.com/

[ARGOJIM]

where is lost trails? keep me in the loop on dates. i've got a lot of steam to blow off

It's a day trip in Pa, daylight no beverages need helmet. Hit up Rick if you are off during the week or Cory for something semi local to you.

[onlyonce]

That frame should hold up well. Nice job.

[mfenmor]

Finished up the motor mount today.
Very solid now.
While I had it apart I started thinking....I have new axles and brakes....NAH!! Get the other one done first.
I did change the primary and the belt though.
Ready to test it out on the rocks of Lost Trails.

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[mightymaxIV]

Finished up the motor mount today.
Very solid now.
While I had it apart I started thinking....I have new axles and brakes....NAH!! Get the other one done first.
I did change the primary and the belt though.
Ready to test it out on the rocks of Lost Trails.

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Good job!! that looks solid!!