DMedal 1 Posted September 22, 2007 somebody here should get this for a repower: http://cgi.ebay.com/BRIGGS-AND-STRATTON-34-HP-TURBO-DIESEL-VANGUARD-ENGINE_W0QQitemZ330168112368QQihZ014QQcategoryZ79670QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem What is the largest engine y'all have put in a Simple? oh, the engine is 198lbs dry. I had to find out. I think with power steering that could be made to work, don't you? sm03 -Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 435 Posted September 22, 2007 I think it would work OK without power steering if you could make it fit... That weight difference is nothing compared to hanging a snowblower or HD snow/dirt blade way out in front of the front axle. They list for over $4K, I think, so someone could get a good deal here... Here's a 26.5HP at Northern Tool for $4695 http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_405826_405826 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goatfarmer 817 Posted September 22, 2007 Jay (AC808) always talked about putting a 40HP VW engine on a large frame Simplicity/AC. Don't know if he ever did that.....:O Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted September 22, 2007 I'm trying to get my hands on a kubota 3 cylinder diesel out of a refer trailer. I think I could get it, but my boss knows if he says yeah, He'll have to help me get it out!:D:D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roy 0 Posted September 22, 2007 Someone, don't remember who, put a Subaru four cylinder, boxer engine in a Simplicity large frame. Had the radiator mounted on the seat pan behind the seat back. Think it was 70 hp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olcowhand 0 Posted September 22, 2007 quote:Originally posted by goatfarmer Jay (AC808) always talked about putting a 40HP VW engine on a large frame Simplicity/AC. Don't know if he ever did that.....:O Don't know if Jay did this one, but here's a pic of a VW powered Allis 716. [img]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a31/olcowhand_in_ky/716VW.jpg[/img] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted September 22, 2007 Here is a VW powerd one. http://www.simpletractors.com/gallery/simply_amazing.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted September 22, 2007 Here ya go Roy, is this the one you were talking about? http://www.simpletractors.com/gallery/simple_sue_alice.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roy 0 Posted September 22, 2007 Elon, Yup, that's it. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMedal 1 Posted September 23, 2007 Thanks guys, lots of inspiration there. I'm drawn to the idea of listening to the turbo spool up as the tiller digs in, wouldn't that be cool? -Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom_Byrne 0 Posted September 23, 2007 I forget now what brand tractor it was, but Dan(Rokon) had a tractor with a 750cc motorcycle engine on it. I remember that he brought it to GOTO 2004. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quantico 2 Posted October 2, 2007 I can get a cheap 460 v8 gasoline ford V8. Maybe in a sunstar ???? It would allready come with a spare power steering pump. !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMedal 1 Posted October 2, 2007 quote:Originally posted by quantico I can get a cheap 460 v8 gasoline ford V8. Maybe in a sunstar ???? It would allready come with a spare power steering pump. !!!! If you do it, be sure to post pictures here! I do see some minor engineering problems to work out. On the plus side, I'm pretty sure you won't need front weights at all anymore. I was thinking more in terms of the 31HP Vanguard, but hey... Maybe I should rephrase the question to "what is the largest engine that's been put in and the tractor still used for work? (vs show)" LOL Can you picture a Simplicity drive shaft after a V8 has applied torque to it? -Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bud119195 114 Posted October 3, 2007 Removed the origional 7 hp and sqeezed a 18 hp kohler in a yeoman.And i use the tractor all the time. Has plenty of extra power . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMedal 1 Posted October 3, 2007 quote:Originally posted by bud119195Removed the origional 7 hp and sqeezed a 18 hp kohler in a yeoman.And i use the tractor all the time. Has plenty of extra power . No power train issues? By upping the HP by 2.5 times one would think if anyone would have em you would. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bud119195 114 Posted October 3, 2007 Have been using it alot for about a year and have had no problems yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tec2484 1 Posted October 10, 2007 quote:Originally posted by duckman What is the largest engine y'all have put in a Simple? -Don This isn't a simple but it is a little bit bigger than the VW repower! http://photos.bravenet.com/268/717/785/8/C1BA28B0E6.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites