Repowering a 1282

[dfrisk]

GREG - I used Dave Kirk's first choice of engine machine shops to do all the machine work on my hot-rod K321
and Dave installed my balance plates. I'll take Dave's plates over a set of Grenade Gears any day.

 

[Greg Riutzel]

I think next time I'll have Dave do the install. Believe me, I couldn't find a competent shop where I lived for miles around. I even tried job shops, and it didn't matter all it needed was a Bridgeport, just say'in crankshaft or engine they turned me away. I settled on one I knew where the 85 year old owner, who had a very good reputation, was having troubles finding new help or someone to take over. He ended up doing himself but biffed it as no strength in the hands anymore. Some welding and re-tooling fixed it but the end result was the engine is very smooth.

 

[-CӞ]

I think next time I'll have Dave do the install. Believe me, I couldn't find a competent shop where I lived for miles around. I even tried job shops, and it didn't matter all it needed was a Bridgeport, just say'in crankshaft or engine they turned me away. I settled on one I knew where the 85 year old owner, who had a very good reputation, was having troubles finding new help or someone to take over. He ended up doing himself but biffed it as no strength in the hands anymore. Some welding and re-tooling fixed it but the end result was the engine is very smooth.

Lots of aging tradesmen, not so many young people eager to take over.

Schools should have been promoting apprenticeships for the last 60+ years, on par with their promotion of college bachelor’s degrees.

That aside, I’m glad you were able to find a skilled wrencher to smooth your engine’s purr.

 

[jstewart]

If I were to repower one, the temptation to make a diesel would be overpowering. I'm not much of one to break up a working combination, but if it needs a motor that is a different story.

The machine shop shortage comes along too late to do me any good, I started down that path, but the 80's were brutal to the field, so I went a different way. I did benefit from the de-industrialization of this country, buying machines along for my own shop. They have been sitting a lot of years, only used on small jobs along. Now I'm finally able to put them to work...........for all the projects that I've accumulated through the years.

My buddy is doing machine work in his early 70's, always busy................................always got several no-payers to deal with, I don't need that.

 

[Daleborst]

Kohler Command is a bit easier swap, as the driveshaft will bolt to the flywheel adapter of a CC-spec version.

The entire tractor wouldn't need to be rewired to switch to magneto ignition; just need a relay.

Here is what is involved in putting a Command in one of these: http://mgonitzke.net/cubcadet/tractors/1872_ICT/CommandSwapRevA.pdf

 

[Daleborst]

Kohler Command is a bit easier swap, as the driveshaft will bolt to the flywheel adapter of a CC-spec version.

The entire tractor wouldn't need to be rewired to switch to magneto ignition; just need a relay.

Here is what is involved in putting a Command in one of these: http://mgonitzke.net/cubcadet/tractors/1872_ICT/CommandSwapRevA.pdf

I have read your very well written documentation on the install of the command in your Cub. I just picked up a ch20s command to put in a Cub 782. I bought the 782 and it did not have a motor but the previous owner said it had a m18 in it. He gave me the drive shaft but the end that goes to the engine is missing and the Kohler 20 does not have an adapter or coupler on it. I have tried talking to kohler, Cub cadet and 2 different Repower specialists but they said they could determine what I needEd from the picture I sent. I

Kohler Command is a bit easier swap, as the driveshaft will bolt to the flywheel adapter of a CC-spec version.

The entire tractor wouldn't need to be rewired to switch to magneto ignition; just need a relay.

Here is what is involved in putting a Command in one of these: http://mgonitzke.net/cubcadet/tractors/1872_ICT/CommandSwapRevA.pdf

 

[Daleborst]

I have read your very well written documentation on the install of the command in your Cub. I just picked up a ch20s command to put in a Cub 782. I bought the 782 and it did not have a motor but the previous owner said it had a m18 in it. He gave me the drive shaft but the end that goes to the engine is missing and the Kohler 20 does not have an adapter or coupler on it. I have tried talking to kohler, Cub cadet and 2 different Repower specialists but they said they could determine what I needEd from the picture I sent. I

I am having a terrible time trying to post anything on this website with the constant pop up ads. It jumps around so much and this is my 3rd attempt at trying to reach you and learn more about the drive shaft you used on the kohler ch20 Repower especially the engine end of the drive shaft. All I can see on the kohler motor in the fan serious the round end of the crankshaft or something bolted to it with four threaded holes in it that I could bolt a coupler to but not sure what coupler to use.

Kohler Command is a bit easier swap, as the driveshaft will bolt to the flywheel adapter of a CC-spec version.

The entire tractor wouldn't need to be rewired to switch to magneto ignition; just need a relay.

Here is what is involved in putting a Command in one of these: http://mgonitzke.net/cubcadet/tractors/1872_ICT/CommandSwapRevA.pdf