engine help

[vinny]

Okay so i have a 6.5 hp motor now i have the option to get a 12hp lawn mower engine what would i have to do? Is it worth it? Is it going to be a difference? Is it going to be pricey?

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Depends- is your 6.5hp a horzontal shaft? Is the "mower" engine a vertical? If you answer yes to both questions, then it's not going to be an easy task.

 

[vinny]

yes and and im gunna guess yes also the mower engine is a briggs and stratton so... im not worried too much about easy task as long as its possible and not pricey and would anyone be able to tell me what i must do even if its possible and is a 12 hp mower engine gunna be a better option overall?

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Do a forum search on vertical shaft to horizontal shaft conversions. Check YouTube too. The info is out there.

Also keep in mind that the vertical shaft engine will most likely have a 1" PTO, requiring you to buy a more expensive 1" clutch or CVT. For some reason, 1" drive components tend to be a fair bit pricer than the more common 3/4" counterparts. Be prepared to lose some cash.

 

[vinny]

worth it though.... watched a youtube video doesnt look to bad http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mba3BS1oRM

 

[landuse]

Personally, I would stick with the 6.5HP. It is going to be a lot less work and tears