Sailman 1,291 #1 Posted October 28, 2022 Needing a motor for a 701 roller. I think it came with 161 original. Wondering what other model engines will fit with minimum of mods. Seems to me there are a lot more 181's out there. Will it work OK? Not interested in "original restoration" just want to get the little tractor running for the grand kids. My tractors are workers not show pieces. I suppose a predator is an option but prefer to stick with the Kohlers. Any ideas? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #2 Posted October 28, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Sailman said: Wondering what other model engines will fit with minimum of mods Any small block Kohler should drop right in. K141, K161, or K181. With mods most other small engines will work as well. Edited October 28, 2022 by Achto 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,456 #3 Posted October 28, 2022 For fit and function, I'd go with a K181. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #4 Posted October 28, 2022 @Sailman Check out our Repower thread for more inspiration!!! Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #5 Posted October 28, 2022 Keep in mind, you’ll need either a recoil or a starter/generator for the battery to fit right. A normal starter gets in the way. 2 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #6 Posted October 28, 2022 Nice rubbers bro... Bet that mochine pulls like a gorilla aye' @Pullstart Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,851 #7 Posted October 28, 2022 23 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: Nice rubbers bro... Bet that mochine pulls like a gorilla aye' @Pullstart Don Two of them (opposite corners) kept going flat, so I took the valve cores out and let them all run flat. There is zero air pressure in ‘em! It crawls, but doesn’t have the MOST pulling ability. Just fun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
