Engine ideas

db556 · Mar 11, 2012

I got it all back together, I was a little overzealous when I cut the hood. Now for the shift arm.

2manyrocks · Mar 16, 2012

Maybe you can find a battery holder and hood from an electric start Gravely? That's an electric start on your motor isn't it?

If you still have the piece you cut out, it could be mig welded back to the hood and repainted.

db556 · Mar 16, 2012

I'm trying to keep the current hood, I like it better than the tall hood for the electric starts. I've made a little battery holder for a 1/2 U battery. Not I just need to get the throttle and that arm done.

2manyrocks · Mar 16, 2012

I agree. I like the hood you have better than the electric start hoods.

db556 · Mar 25, 2012

Its done :thumbsup: and I installed a light and got a start on a new wheelbarrow attachment. Now for some paint.

gravelymay · Mar 27, 2012

Looking great :thumbsup:

gravelymay · May 2, 2012

More Pictures :thumbsup:

gravelymay · May 16, 2012

gravelymay said:
More Pictures :thumbsup:

Well I Re Powered a 256 Gravely with a 9 Hp Robin
It was the easiest Re Power I have done.

washita · May 16, 2012

in your opinion does the 9hp robin have enough torque to replace a 10 hp kohler? if so what parts did you use to adapt the engine to the transmission and would these work on a commercial 10a? (the I.D. on my double gear measures 7/8'')

gravelymay · May 16, 2012

I get the Gear machined out to 1 inch and broach out to 1/4
for $50.00.
The 9 Hp Robin is strong running.
But not sure about being as strong as a 10 Hp Kohler.
Here is a link to 2 Re powers Last year.
Also make up a Gear spacer and a adapter spacer.kit

Gravely Mower gets a new Efficient Engine!

Here is a engine for $275.00 free shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Robin-Subar...=290670422547&ps=63&clkid=8466666469080534545