Alligning 20 hp Kohler in argo

[wildbill335]

Not sure where to post this I have a 1985 Argo I am putting in a 20 hp Kohler, can someone tell me how to align the engine up. My big concern is the clutches how do I know what has to line up. can someone please help Ill post some pictures if it will help.

[spookum]

If memory serves me correctly, the inner shiv of the drive and driven clutch must align (the shive part closest to the engine and transmission, but on the inside of the clutch). The outer parts must move to actuate the CVT. Unless you can adjust it back and forth, you have to get the center to center of the clutches alighned. If they are misalighned, they will build heat and you wont get 100% of your power. Let some other folks chime in too of course, but that is what i know.

Good info for belt deflection, aka how far from the transmission the moter should be mounted

Optimizing belt and clutch system

[amphibious drew]

the easiest way to line it up would be to measure the distance from the back of the clutch to the bolt holes on your original set up and then put your clutch on the new engine and measure again. The difference in the two is how much you need to adjust your bolt holes one way or another. I know some people eyeball it easing a straight edge and the inside clutch plate, but measuring is more accurate.

[spookum]

the easiest way to line it up would be to measure the distance from the back of the clutch to the bolt holes on your original set up and then put your clutch on the new engine and measure again. The difference in the two is how much you need to adjust your bolt holes one way or another. I know some people eyeball it easing a straight edge and the inside clutch plate, but measuring is more accurate.

Much more masterfly articulated than me! Do it that way!

[wildbill335]

the easiest way to line it up would be to measure the distance from the back of the clutch to the bolt holes on your original set up and then put your clutch on the new engine and measure again. The difference in the two is how much you need to adjust your bolt holes one way or another. I know some people eyeball it easing a straight edge and the inside clutch plate, but measuring is more accurate.

Quick question I dont have the origional engine does that matter? I have the orgional holes So I guess i am a little confused

[Mike]

There are a couple of threads here in the transmission forums on clutch alignment. Here is a photo that ES-hustler posted that should show you what actually lines up:

[wildbill335]

Thanks for all the help guys mike I did not even think to search. I figured it would be a couple of days till I heard back wow this was quick