Thanks for the reply. It looks like I just need to drop the motor in with a pulley and hook up the belts and it will be good to go. Dixie Chopper Parts Distributors shows a 5” x 6” x 11/8” split pulley on their site. I believe that’s what I need if they have it. If I can get that pulley then all I will need is to figure out the wiring and fabricate an oil cooler bracket. Do you know if I can get a pigtail type adapter to go from the Generac wiring to Kawasaki?
Unless a pigtail is offerred with the above kit, then no you can not get a pigtail.
They used to be made & I really do not understand why the places that sell superceeded engines don't have them made because most would happily pay over $ 100 for them.
I always recommend making up transfer loom and leaving the mowers wiring alone.
Apart from things like a charging indicator & low oil warning / shut off they are all wired the same but they all use different plugs & colour codes .
The actual plugs are available and some members here keep them in stock so if you ask they will sell you a set and if you ask nicely they will probably post the schematic but you might need to get 2 different wire crimpers.
Mufflers are unique to the mower and because of this are very expensive but in most cases the original can be modified to fit .
Check the stocks of the companies I listed in my previous reply as a superceeded / surplus engine is often 1/2 the price of an off the shelf one and also The Surplus Centre I have occasionally seen mower engines as cheap as 1/3 retail price .
And don't be prissy about the Hp as the new Hp's are around 10% to 20% lower than the old quoted Hp's as laws were changed to keep the suppliers almost honest + or - 5 Hp will make next to no difference apart from the bigger ones using more fuel .
I have probably swapped over 100 engines and nearly every time I installed a smaller one with the promise that "if the customer finds the small engine a problem I will replace it for no cost other than the difference in engine price"
Not a single customer has ever taken me up on the offer ( I can only get a small number of engines via my wholesalers ) .
Basically you are right but it is never a case of "just drop the engine in"
In most cases you have to adjust for things like mufflers, air filters, oil filters & of course the control cables .
Some times the engines will need to go in sideways to fit within the frame & occasionally you will need to drill a new mounting hole or two.
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Item SpecificationsKawasaki FX Series35hpFX SeriesSnorkel Air CleanerValve Type: Overhead ValveSleeved Bore: YesMounting: VerticalEngine Displacement (cc): 999Starter Type: Electric StartAlternator: 15 AmpFuel Pump: YesShaft Size: 1-1/8"Dx3-15/16"LMuffler: Not IncludedLength: 21"Height...
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The FXT is not much cheaper but the FX921 is under $ 2000
You will not notice the 5 Hp difference apart from in your wallet .
