127 dissappointment

[RPalmer]

Matt G,
Will his QA snow thrower attach to it?

[RPalmer]

Originally Posted by Wild Bill

RPalmer: The QA42A will fit the 127, and would also adjust out to fit the 1862's frame. It would need drive pulley changed to accept the 5/8" belt used by the 1862, and would need a proper size and length lift rod made.

That's not too bad. I tried to find the info before posting.

Find another crank.

Scott

[papaglide]

Thanks so much for the ideas everyone. Getting to the QA-42A, it would need the drive pulley changed and a new lift rod to fit my 1882?
Also I can sell the 1018 for $800 firm. Would that be more than enough needed to rebuild the 127 motor and deck?
My avatar shows the 127 and behind it, the "cyclops" 1882, which IMO is a freakin cool tractor.

[Matt G.]

papaglide-

The QA-42A will work on an 1862 with a pulley and lift rod change. You might also have to change the upper parallel links if it doesn't have the curved ones. HOWEVER, it will not fit an 1882 or any super, for that matter. You'd need an H48, 450, etc. for your 1882. You should be able to rebuild the mower and engine for the 127 for $800 if you take your time looking for parts and stuff.

[Yosemite Sam]

I would bet that you can pull that crank, take it to your local machine shop and have them fix it for about Thirty Bucks. If your motor doesn't have any other problems, I don't really see any need in fixing anything else.

[jasoncald1]

i have a good running kohler k301 id sell for roud a hundred or so if u need it

Please use a PM or e-mail the offers to sell engines and or parts......Do not use the discussion forums for Buying/Selling. Thank You

[papaglide]

Matt, thanks a bunch for clarifying the QA-42A for me. The PO of the 127 thought that the 127 was a little under powered for the snow thrower when he used it. The 1862 would probably handle it with ease though.
Everyone, thank you all for the input. Monday, I am taking a ride to check on a crank and used PTO, clutch etc. Also will sell the 1018. Depending on my findings I think that I may swing towards the 1862. I will post what happens.
Once again I thank you all for the opinions and ideas. It really has been helpful.

[JayBrd]

Originally Posted by Wild Bill

I have also heard of guys having machine shops cut a new key slot 180* from the original slot.

Yes, this is another option that works. I had this done on a off topic tractor and it lasted longer then the rest of it did..

Cost me 20 bucks I think. I'm getting old and it was 20yrs ago, but I do know it was cheap..

[Matt G.]

Originally Posted by papaglide

Matt, thanks a bunch for clarifying the QA-42A for me. The PO of the 127 thought that the 127 was a little under powered for the snow thrower when he used it. The 1862 would probably handle it with ease though.
Everyone, thank you all for the input. Monday, I am taking a ride to check on a crank and used PTO, clutch etc. Also will sell the 1018. Depending on my findings I think that I may swing towards the 1862. I will post what happens.
Once again I thank you all for the opinions and ideas. It really has been helpful.

A 127 *should* handle a thrower with no issues, but you are correct, the 1862 would do better. Make sure that the bearings turn easily and everything is greased regularly, as in before every use. You should also paint the inside of the chute with graphite paint. I have a QA-36A that I first had on a 1450, and the 14 handled it fine. I put it on a 1512 diesel, which was the best thing ever for throwing snow. There was nothing it couldn't do; it was limited only by the life of the belt. I then put it on a 782 last winter with the same M18 engine that the 1862 has (the motor in it is actually out of an 1862) and that worked great as well. Despite that, I have nearly stalled the motor a few times and destroyed 2 belts. I push it pretty hard. It'll move 10" of wet, sloppy snow.