maxtorman1234 Posted November 20, 2003 Posted November 20, 2003 I was wondering if it is possible to take a vertical kohler and mount and use it horizontally. There are holes on the side to mount it both ways. I would probably have to alter the intake and oil dipstick but will this work? Thanks
TimJr Posted November 20, 2003 Posted November 20, 2003 No - the oiling systems are very different between horizontal and vertical engines. The carb and intake do not interchange either. This is true for pretty much any small engine. With some serious studying of parts manuals, you may be able to "convert" one though. Tim
UCD Posted November 20, 2003 Posted November 20, 2003 One of the members here turned a vertical engine to a horizontal engine. Sorry I don't remember who it was.
maxtorman1234 Posted November 21, 2003 Author Posted November 21, 2003 Was it hard to convert? I might have to do this sometime for my 712. Tanks
IronPony Posted November 21, 2003 Posted November 21, 2003 Max, why would you have to do that on a 712? I just found a K series Kohler and just switched engines. My AC712S now has a K341 16hp in it. Almost no alteration was required. Dan
maxtorman1234 Posted November 21, 2003 Author Posted November 21, 2003 The twin cylinder engine is alot nicer than a single. I cant find too many horizontal twins up here. And, It's difficult to cut grass with the 917 and then have to use the 712...
LBS Posted November 22, 2003 Posted November 22, 2003 Maxtorman, I did it, and it still works. here is the previous thread. [url]http://simpletractors.com/club2/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=10682[/url]. I would be glad to help with any more questions once you get into it. I LOVE MY KAWASAKI!
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