Engine ideas

2manyrocks · Feb 17, 2009

How did you make your adaptor? I have an intermediate geared Gravely that I wish had a Honda engine.

gravelymay · Feb 19, 2009

I turned it out on a lathe.
This set up uses the Double gear like the late models use.
You have to change the whole plantary. out to the newer style.
Including the cross arm
But this gives you back the speed you want.

2manyrocks · Feb 19, 2009

Looks like you started out with a circle of solid steel, turned it on the lathe, and then bored the holes on a drill press?

I met a guy who got some kind of heavy wall aluminum pipe from a lab and then made his adaptor out of it.

gravelymay · Feb 20, 2009

Yes that is right.
Alum is half the weight.
I like to work alum and this adapter can be made from alum.
The steel was about 18 lbs.
Alum maybe 7-8 lbs
But alum is high price.
Thanks Bruce g

gravelymay · Mar 3, 2009

This adapter is used where you use the late model or Kohler gears in the rear to slow the Tractor down to normal speeds .
You Need to use the Kohler 8 Hp adapter also in order to stop the oil from leaking out.
Can use a 13 Hp Honda, Robin, or Diesel, and the clones that have a 1.00 dia crank shaft
Use Gravely Part # 46410 new part # 08564700 Gear $134.05
Gravely Part # 46411 new part # 08564800 pilot bushing $27.05
Gravely gear set ??? E-bay
GR 002 shaft spacer,and GR 019 model L adapter $150.00
this gives a high lite of the cost of the project
NOT FOR THE REG GEAR SET WITH THE SMALL GEAR
Thanks I hope this helps
Bruce g

2manyrocks · Mar 3, 2009

That helps a bunch. When you say this is not for the reg gear set with the small gear...what I have is an L1 which I think is the middle geared unit. So I'm looking at $350 in factory parts plus the adaptor and the engine cost.

gravelymay · Mar 5, 2009

It depends on what you can get the late model gears for?
I got a set off e-bay a while back for about $60.00
You need a 8 Hp kohler adapter about $40.00
The Reason for the 8 hp adapter is close off the oil.
The 10-16 hp adapter fits around the boss on 4 pedestals.
But does not block the oil from the transmission.
The small one set over the boss and seals up .
So the one in the picture won't work
Back to the list
Late Kohler gears $60.00
Kohler adapter $40.00
Gravely d Gear $134.05
Gravely Pilot B $27.05
GR 019, GR 002 $150.00
Total $411.10
Plus Engine and odd & ends
I know this alot money but,
what can you do with it?
One Jug and piston on the old L would run about as much
You put a new engine with new gas tank carb gov starter
One wire to charge and go.
Good for another 20 plus years
13 Hp Honda at Northern tool is $829.
The 13 Hp clone at Harbor freight is $299.00 on sale
The 10 Hp diesel at Up Stream about $699.00
Robin also has one with a 1.00 dia crank that will fit.
Thanks Bruce g

2manyrocks · Mar 5, 2009

Who is UP stream with the 10 diesel? I'm not familiar with them. Is it a china clone?

gravelymay · Mar 5, 2009

Sorry
It is Carroll Stream
10 Hp Diesel Clone $489.00 plus $115.00 Shipping
Carroll Stream Motor Company
Thanks Bruce g

oldmech · Mar 5, 2009

Yes! This engine are chinesse clone of (Yanmar L100A ) They are more two different factories in China. Mines are Dek-Diesel F420. The dealer sold me the first one for 1 in. PTO but with bushing was 25 MM. This engine are good for the price. But metal Alu. and steel are soft medium quality
Some bolts loose in threads. I find a lot of aluminium powder in motor oil change but less now. I adjust regulator. Engine was over speed. Yanmar L100v is a better engine but 2k . I pay last one $480cdn. This engine take 1-1.5 liter hour very powerful. They are not small diesel engine made in America. Good luck! Oldmech