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I have a Simplicity 7112 that was repowered with a B&S 16 hp engine before I bought it. This engine has thrown something thru the front. I have a lead on a Onan 140 Elite from a Cub Cadet. Will this engine fit my Simplicity 7112 and what would I need to make it work?

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It may fit, but with how much engineering?  Mounts, hood and frame clearance, throttle and choke cables, driveshaft adapter, and the muffler to name a few issues that would likely have to be dealt with.  I have not heard of this specific engine being used, but it sounds like a potential can of worms, to me.  I would look for a 12-16 horse Briggs.  It will bolt right in, you have all of the misc. spare parts you might need, muffler, driveshaft adapter, etc.  Might even find a runner in another tractor at a reasonable price.  A lot less headaches, and a relatively common and available engine in the Briggs.  JMHO  Good luck either way!

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I agree with Brett....it's much easier to use a Briggs at this point unless you really want to take on the challenge of a retrofit of a Onan.

If you do decide to go with the O be sure to document your progress with pics and discriptions in case another member wants to try the same thing.

Best O luck

 

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I agree with the above - a Briggs is the best since that's what's already in it. 

Another relatively easy candidate would be an old Kohler single - not too much extra work (ignition and drive shaft adapter comes to mind) since these engines were also OEM.

 

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I you are interested I do have a Kohler K301 12 cast iron single from an Allis 312 that I am looking to sell. Shouldnt be too hard to fit in your tractor as I believe the 7112 could have come with this same engine. PM me for more info.

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Keep in mind however, the Kohler and Briggs are two different ignition systems, and although it isn't a huge issue, you will have to change the ignition switch and some wiring, or add a Bosch relay (Ask BLT, he da man on this)

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11 hours ago, Allis312 said:

I you are interested I do have a Kohler K301 12 cast iron single from an Allis 312 that I am looking to sell. Shouldnt be too hard to fit in your tractor as I believe the 7112 could have come with this same engine. PM me for more info.

I also have all the wiring needed to make the Kohler work as well.

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I bought a Cub 126 remove the engine to find the heights were different. Fortunately the cub is shorter so I will have to shim 2". Next will be determining where it goes front to back. Allis312 what do you want for the engine and where are you located?

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Depending on location I have a 16hp Briggs I may be willing to let go reasonably.

Never herd it run yet. I'm actually working on that as we speak. I bought the tractor not running supposedly somethingbis knocking on the tractor. I assume it's the block and needs rebuilt. That's cheap enough though

If you'd like more Info on this my post 7116h restore is where this engine is coming from.

 

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