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« Reply #15 on: May 22, 2007, 07:09:18 PM » |
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« Reply #16 on: May 22, 2007, 07:32:42 PM » |
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The spark arrestor is simply a certain type of muffler or exhaust tip that prevents sparks and or flames from exiting the exhaust and causing a wild fire. There is a list here on the forum of approved spark arrestor mufflers, or you can search for "spark arrestor" on google for the tips.
As for engines, bigger the better, specially for a wheel horse. use one of those Kohler K series engines, im sure you know how strong they are, and theres lots of mods for them. Or you could use the v-twin kohlers, lots of parts for those too. Briggs also makes plenty of strong engines and theres lots of parts out there for them.
I might mention, i have a 9hp and a 10hp Briggs long stroke engines, both cast iron and in "could easily run" condition.
-Phil
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« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2007, 01:01:00 PM » |
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Yeah I was planning on strating with a briggs for now until I can find me a complete 10 or 12 hp kohler and do some mods to that engine. Now as for a sprak arrestor I will look into it on google.
Posted on: May 23, 2007, 04:57:40 AM
Are those motors you have Phil electric strat because thats what I am shooting for
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« Reply #18 on: May 23, 2007, 01:48:08 PM » |
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They use a starter/genorator, which is used as a starter to start the engine of course, and after the engine is running, it charges the battery. There is not one on either of the engines, but i do have a good one and a bracket to mount it.
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« Reply #19 on: May 23, 2007, 03:16:01 PM » |
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I will keep that in mind I am looking at a 11 hp briggs on ebay now so if Id ont get I will be looking for some briggs engine.
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« Reply #20 on: May 24, 2007, 06:02:44 AM » |
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Twins are very nice for off-road mowchines, and usually you can get opposed engines for SUPER cheap or free!
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« Reply #21 on: May 24, 2007, 02:10:17 PM » |
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Yes i was planning on using a twin BUT... A wheel horse does not allow much room for twin cylinders and wheel horses are side shaft mowmachines.
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« Reply #22 on: May 24, 2007, 02:26:41 PM » |
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Get a sideshaft twin; heck get two twins... one to power each rear wheel  |
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« Reply #23 on: May 24, 2007, 03:33:50 PM » |
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« Reply #24 on: May 24, 2007, 06:38:12 PM » |
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Now THAT would be really interesting to see!! That thing would be able to pull anything!
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« Reply #25 on: May 24, 2007, 07:06:49 PM » |
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ohh, Wheel Horses can. you can get a v-twin kohler on the wheel horse frame pretty easy, some of them you have to add a plate to the frame so the engine can move over far enough to line up, but its still pretty center in the frame.
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« Reply #26 on: May 25, 2007, 05:09:57 AM » |
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Those v-twin kohler can get expensive and hard to find  ! Most guys now in pulling use vanguards because you can find them cheap. |
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