I am posting this for a friend as he does not have computer access where he is.
He has a Yard Machine that the body is apparently broke down. He has access to a Troy-Bilt that is good shape. The trouble comes in with a necessary engine swap as the engine on the Troy was a Kohler and the engine on the Yard Machine is a Briggs and Stratton. The Kohler is down for the count due to unfortunate circumstances but the Briggs is good. The concern is whether the Briggs will go into the Troy-Bilt where the Kohler use to reside. The Troy's engine plate has other holes cut in it like it was designed for different types of motors.
Can anyone tell me if this swap is possible without doing a lot of work? I think it will but just not sure enough. Oh if you thing we should just take the motor off and try it there is some other logistics in the way for that to happen.
I appreciate any input anybody might have in this matter.
He has a Yard Machine that the body is apparently broke down. He has access to a Troy-Bilt that is good shape. The trouble comes in with a necessary engine swap as the engine on the Troy was a Kohler and the engine on the Yard Machine is a Briggs and Stratton. The Kohler is down for the count due to unfortunate circumstances but the Briggs is good. The concern is whether the Briggs will go into the Troy-Bilt where the Kohler use to reside. The Troy's engine plate has other holes cut in it like it was designed for different types of motors.
Can anyone tell me if this swap is possible without doing a lot of work? I think it will but just not sure enough. Oh if you thing we should just take the motor off and try it there is some other logistics in the way for that to happen.
I appreciate any input anybody might have in this matter.