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06-25-2017, 10:45 AM
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The "189" - one piece at a time 149 conversion
Well, I teased this idea a week or so ago and I had my doubts about doing it, but decided to give it a try. I have the engine already and lots of extra parts from other tractors so I haven't spent an additional penny yet. I'm very surprised with the fairly interchangable parts between the years of tractors. In order to use the CH18 in the 149 I needed to use a rear mounted gas tank which I had from a 1641 carcass. This requires the use of the fender deck also which fits almost perfectly on the 149 frame. I will post more pictures and stuff as this project continues.
IMG_4153.jpg Here's the "189" with the engine in and the 1641 fender and gas tank sitting on the frame. I had to cut the frame for the starter to fit, I should build a bump out to the frame to restore integrity... agree? IMG_4252.jpg IMG_4255.jpg Here's the driveshaft setup, I got the idea from a post SamMac made a while back using a 2185 driveshaft. For now I used a snowblower shear bolt instead of the pin in the original driveshaft. IMG_4257.jpg The engine is mounted to a 1641 engine mounting plate without spacers to get the engine low enough to line up with the driveshaft. I nipped for the ears that are closest to the dash tower because they hit the frame and won't let the engine sit properly. Two of the holes lined up perfectly with frame holes over the front axle that were already there and I had to drill two new holes for the other two mounting bolts for the engine plate. Here it is all mounted up. IMG_4258.jpg I am able to use the mule drive off the 1641 for the newer style decks, so I can use my GT48 and GT54 deck on this tractor by swapping the bar that releases the mule drive in the front (not sure what it's called but it swapped and fit perfectly). I ordered a muffler for an 1864 which will fit in there behind the grille. The only thing I have to do yet is wire it up and put some finishing touches on some things. And build a battery box in the dash where the gas tank used to be. More to come.... 
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