Matt, I'm glad you're still watching this thread. Thanks for your input.
Has anybody converted a B&S V-Twin 16 hp engine to the 682? I will need it to work with the 682's electric PTO and mule drive, as well as connect to the drive shaft. What is involved?
I took a look at your page and decided it wouldn't be too difficult to mount my K341 in it as a temp fix, which I will probably do, but I still want to get another engine for the 682. I'm looking toward the Kohler and Briggs V-Twins. They seem to be a little better engineered to last a while than the flat twins. I think it was the hills on my place that killed my KT17.
Also, just to ask, there is a Kohler Command 20hp on ebay that is built for a generator. I suspect it has a tapered shaft. How hard would it be to adapt that to a CC? I know anything can be adapted if you throw enough time, effort, and money at it, but I'm looking for a long-term solution that doesn't take forever to do and cost an arm and a leg.
Just got to thinking, I wish I could find an SGT with no engine and just start from there, rather than doing the same thing on my 682. If I can get my K341 in the 682 and working, maybe I'll just start watching for something like that. The K341 will eventually end up back in my 1650.
A few pics of my nicely ventilated engine case and other carnage. Crank looks beautiful, except for where #2 rod bearing friction welded to the journal.
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