149 re-power
 

1st time Cub owner and have a 149 with a bad engine. Has anyone of yoos guys ever repowered one of these models? I have two good running engines sittin around. Old Briggs opposed twin, and about a 1970 Wisconsin s12d 12 horse. K321 has a broken rod and messed up crank, Don't know what else right now.
Just wanted some experts advice on subject before I proceed with project.
Thanks for any input.......

I have been wondering lately if a Kohler Command Horizontal shaft would fit in the engine bay? I think that would be a real nice repower.

Is this going to be a worker or play tractor?

Did you get a quote on what it will cost to rebuild the orginal engine?

I would not not repower your 149 with either engine. Parts for Briggs and (not sure on) Wisconson are no longer being made.

Anything is possible with the right tools! I would stick with a Kohler though.
Welcome to OCC also!

I've used multiple engines in multiple machines and a horizontal shaft single cylinder Kohler is my preferred.

X2......Great advice Merk. Way to be proactive toward the future, rather than reactive when things go wrong.

Cub Cadet 123

Thanks :Thanks:

Been down that road.....not fun finding parts.

Welcome to OCC! Good luck with your repower.

If possible, I'd rebuild the existing engine. short of a hole in the block, there isn't much that can't be fixed.

As Merk said try to rebuild what you have. If it's beyond repair I'd look for a 2160, 2164, 2165 or 2185 for a donor engine. First 3 have Vanguard 16HP's the 2185 has a Kohler CH18. I took these pics a couple years ago at a plow day.