newbie needs some more help

[kestianj]

Im looking at buying a 16hp vanguard that came off a generator the guy says it has a 1'' shaft ,stator and electric start only, would that be an easy swap for a old hustler that had a 440 kohler in it ? I know I would have to make an exhaust set up but would everything else be fairly simple ?would a stator be a sufficent charging system ?

[kunzmm137]

shaft size

You should pull off the clutch and measure the shaft size on your engine. You also must consider the shaft length. My hustler has a 1" x 3" shaft, but I have the four stroke kohler engine, I cannot guarantee that they are the same as the two strokes. Just don't forget to check the shaft length, as it is also very important.

[jpswift1]

Im looking at buying a 16hp vanguard that came off a generator the guy says it has a 1'' shaft ,stator and electric start only, would that be an easy swap for a old hustler that had a 440 kohler in it ? I know I would have to make an exhaust set up but would everything else be fairly simple ?would a stator be a sufficent charging system ?

From my experience with these engines, I have seen that most of the Vanguard engines used on generator applications have a tapered shaft, not a keyed shaft, which 4 stroke clutches require. Like it was brought up before, check it out before you buy it. Good luck.

[kestianj]

Im kinda leaning towards just getting my 440 running.......