Input needed on replacing engine on 2006 Ferris IS 600Z

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BurnngBushFarm

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Need to replace engine on my 600Z. Came with B&S 44T977-0005-G1. Can be replaced with B&S 44T977-0011-G1.

But I am considering replacing it with a Kawasaki. Anyone here know which model would work? (Shaft is 1 1//8”)

Other thoughts?

Thanks.
 
If you replace it with a different manufactures engine you have to replace the muffler as well. FX and FT are Kawasaki's commercial engines. FT series max hp is 24, FX max hp is 38.5. FX large engines are pretty big would have to make sure it will fit. Briggs Vanguard is an awesome as well.
 
BurnngBushFarm said:
Need to replace engine on my 600Z. Came with B&S 44T977-0005-G1. Can be replaced with B&S 44T977-0011-G1.

But I am considering replacing it with a Kawasaki. Anyone here know which model would work? (Shaft is 1 1//8”)

Other thoughts?

Thanks.
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Correction /Edit — that’s a 2016 Ferris.
 
hlw49 said:
If you replace it with a different manufactures engine you have to replace the muffler as well. FX and FT are Kawasaki's commercial engines. FT series max hp is 24, FX max hp is 38.5. FX large engines are pretty big would have to make sure it will fit. Briggs Vanguard is an awesome as well.
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Its not just the shaft diameter & length, it's also where the shaft end up in relation to the pulley system the engine drives.

You may be able to download the design/shape and measurements of the proposed Kwaka(s) or B&S upgrade, and use that to work out if the engine(s) will :
  • Fit in the available space (remeber, its not just fitting, you need to be able to mainatine the engine , change oil, filters, spark plugs, etc)
  • PTO shaft will end up in a very similar position to the OM engine
  • What modifications may be required eg drilling new holes in the mounting plate and even welding on additional plate to match up with a new hole position.
Most of the other "stuff" fuel line, controle cable(s) electrics, can be lengthened / shortened, rerouted, etc.

I have done this on a Hustler - Went for a shade more hp - new engine came with its own muffler - it all worked out but its fiddley, not as straight forward, as you may imagine.

:devilish:
 
Skippydiesel said:
Its not just the shaft diameter & length, it's also where the shaft end up in relation to the pulley system the engine drives.

You may be able to download the design/shape and measurements of the proposed Kwaka(s) or B&S upgrade, and use that to work out if the engine(s) will :
  • Fit in the available space (remeber, its not just fitting, you need to be able to mainatine the engine , change oil, filters, spark plugs, etc)
  • PTO shaft will end up in a very similar position to the OM engine
  • What modifications may be required eg drilling new holes in the mounting plate and even welding on additional plate to match up with a new hole position.
Most of the other "stuff" fuel line, controle cable(s) electrics, can be lengthened / shortened, rerouted, etc.

I have done this on a Hustler - Went for a shade more hp - new engine came with its own muffler - it all worked out but its fiddley, not as straight forward, as you may imagine.

:devilish:
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It isn’t just the crankshaft, it is the muffler, the throttle and choke cables, the mounting bolt locations, and having to hard wire everything because the male female plugs won’t work.
 
Skippydiesel said:
Its not just the shaft diameter & length, it's also where the shaft end up in relation to the pulley system the engine drives.

You may be able to download the design/shape and measurements of the proposed Kwaka(s) or B&S upgrade, and use that to work out if the engine(s) will :
  • Fit in the available space (remeber, its not just fitting, you need to be able to mainatine the engine , change oil, filters, spark plugs, etc)
  • PTO shaft will end up in a very similar position to the OM engine
  • What modifications may be required eg drilling new holes in the mounting plate and even welding on additional plate to match up with a new hole position.
Most of the other "stuff" fuel line, controle cable(s) electrics, can be lengthened / shortened, rerouted, etc.

I have done this on a Hustler - Went for a shade more hp - new engine came with its own muffler - it all worked out but its fiddley, not as straight forward, as you may imagine.

:devilish:
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Ferris does sell 600Zs with Kawasaki engines so I guess I need to stop by one of their showrooms. One would think it easy to get the info but . . .
 
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