old timer question

[gary noblit]

I have a chance to pick up a 129 with no engine ...Will a 14 from a 149 drop in or require major mod. thanks in advance

 

[JPrattico]

Well, the 129 is a wide frame, so yes, the 14 should drop in no problem.

 

[dschwandt]

Good luck!!

 

[kmcconaughey]

Whoa,,,, not so fast here

You will need to convert to a starter generator w/voltage regulator and any electrics that need wiring
........
Or use a flywheel w/ring gear, starter, stator, rectifier, and a host of other incidentals (muffler, shrouding, brackets, engine cradle & ISO mounts, etc) from a 129 with an K321AQS 14HP

Best to look for ANY AQS engine from a QL to seamlessly swap into your 129.

Good luck!!

David, where did Gary mention a QL or AQS? He only mentioned 129, and a 14hp from a 149.

The 129 and 149 are from the same series of tractors and a 12hp or 14hp will swap between the two with no issues. They both used the mechanical PTO and S/G. The QL engine would be the harder engine to swap into the 129 chassis.

 

[dschwandt]

BRAIN FART!!!
WTH was I thinking!!??

 

[kmcconaughey]

BRAIN FART!!!
WTH was I thinking!!??

Happens to all of us at some point or another.

 

[gary noblit]

Hey guys it's all good.All the input on any subject is open to correction from others and that works for all of us. And again,thanks for the replys..

 

[RAllison]

Now that project sounds fun!

 

[gary noblit]

Now that project sounds fun!

Robert, I don't know that fun is a word I would use but hey if you want come up into Mi. and do this by all means come have a good time. 14's do weigh a tad bit....

 

[RAllison]

Oh yeah I know!!! I lifted mine in and out at least6 times with all the mistakes I made along the way!

 

[RAllison]

(But it was fun)

 

[RAllison]

Gary I'll be coming into Mich actually,Three Oaks to be exact. No major trip though,it's only6 miles away. A friend of mine has a farm there and over the years people have asked if they could drop off their unwanted Cubs,for whatever reason. Anyway he told me to come take a look...maybe my next winter project is sitting there.

 

[gary noblit]

Gary I'll be coming into Mich actually,Three Oaks to be exact. No major trip though,it's only6 miles away. A friend of mine has a farm there and over the years people have asked if they could drop off their unwanted Cubs,for whatever reason. Anyway he told me to come take a look...maybe my next winter project is sitting there.

Robert, 3 Oaks is about 125 miles away but sounds like you've got a chance to do some shopping..go for it..