Briggs & Stratton Frankenmower Advice

linehaul_luvr1021

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Grandpa died and left a Billy Goat FM3300 with a blown 13hp Intek pullstart. I scrounged up a 24 horse Briggs (serial no. 49M777 0120 G1) from some high school kids' mud motor project and she's a little shy on electronics. I know I need: top cover, air cleaner, vacuum fuel pump, battery, wiring, and whatever other electronics that I'm not thinking of. Any advice is appreciated. Pics attached.
Throttle choke carb setup.jpgsome of the wires hanging out by the carburetor and throttle bracket.jpgmore of the throttle.jpgstarter solenoid unsure but aftermarket came with motor.jpgElectronic controls attached to carburetor and choke by the throttle.jpg
motor mounted from front.jpg
 

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Not to spoil your project, but this bigger engine is serious overkill. Is the crank to correct diameter?

Frankly, I suggest nothing over a 14-15hp and stay with a pull start to keep it simple
 

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Oh I'm well aware it's overkill. I plan on swapping to dual tires with chains for some hills I have to mow, and throwing weights on the front end. As far as the crank goes no, its not. I need to order new pulleys, but I'm going to wait until the motor is running and I can get an RPM reading before I decide on size. And the reasoning behind the motor is that it was $100. Cheap as can be and I wasn't going to say no to that project or not.
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