I do have the manuals and parts list, the shaft on this engine is 1/8” smaller than the kohler that was originally on it
Thanks, I like how the backhoe is tucked up tight. The seat is level with the fender height and not sunken down between the fenders and wheels like on a modern tractor. Makes it nice because I installed a swivel seat and can just rotate the seat a bit with my feet up on the fenders to use the backhoe. No getting off the machine or any setup besides dropping the stabilizers. Very simple machine for the most part and all metal construction.
My model is the tlb25k, no u joints although the manual doesn’t really show the original connection too clearly
I am most likely going to try and find a love joy setup that will fit. The first love joy couplers that were linked in a previous post are only rated for 15 hp. I’ll have to size up a bit and make sure there is enough room for the outside diameter. I like the thought of the love joy halfs in case this becomes an ongoing thing as well. I believe the previous owner had the home made part (the four leg extensions between pump and engine) in there so he didn’t have to modify the shaft voiding warrenty. Also keeps the pump and hoses the same lengths. I really don’t understand the reason for the old kohler mount being between the homemade part and the pump though.
An el cheapo grinder with a cut off wheel, big cold chisel, off.
Maybe it's a little longer than you are thinking.
That would depend on which spider is used. A Hytrel spider will double the torque, but the shaft alignment can't very by more than 1/2 degree. I can tell you the Hytrel spiders are not cheap though. You will spend around $300 for a complete Lovejoy coupling that's about 4.5 inches long. You can also get shorter couplings, but it sounds like you need the long style. Visit McMaster-Carr for an extensive selection.