bloomfieldt 1 #1 Posted July 15 Have a 414 with a blown engine. Wondering about putting a predator 8hp engine on it for snow plowing only. Any thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,404 #2 Posted July 15 I can't honestly say I'm a huge fan of those HF imported engines. Have you looked into finding a good used Kohler in your area? Anything from a 10 to 16 would fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,525 #3 Posted July 15 I have put two 212 cc predators on C-85 / 105 frames... easy. Just need to clearly note front pulley location and make mounting spacers so engine pulley / belt lines up... I used for cruising, trailer and plowing snow... no issues. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,209 #4 Posted July 15 25 minutes ago, bloomfieldt said: Have a 414 with a blown engine. Wondering about putting a predator 8hp engine on it for snow plowing only. Any thoughts? Light to moderate snow on mostly level paved surfaces and I think 8hp would be ok. Predators are pretty light so not a lot of momentum in the flywheel. Heavy snow or hills or rough surfaces might be more challenging. I like @ebinmaine’s idea of a Kohler transplant -- even an 9hp Kohler would give you a pretty strong setup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,058 #5 Posted July 15 I have a 8HP Kohler on the shelf and probably by your name aren't far from you. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,209 #6 Posted July 15 27 minutes ago, squonk said: 8HP Kohler on the shelf What is the stator output on that setup? You’d need the “heat sink” style voltage regulator, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,058 #7 Posted July 15 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Handy Don said: What is the stator output on that setup? You’d need the “heat sink” style voltage regulator, right? I tested the stator but don't remember the exact voltage but I know it was good. I do not have a charging system on the stand. Yes this engine was on a tractor with the heat sink style regulator Edited July 15 by squonk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,209 #8 Posted July 15 (edited) 2 hours ago, squonk said: I tested the stator but don't remember the exact voltage but I know it was good. I do not have a charging system on the stand. Yes this engine was on a tractor with the heat sink style regulator I was just curious. The S/G on my K181 is 15 amps (and I have NO electrical accessories at all 😁) but I know that some stators have fewer coils than others so are in the 3-5 amp range. Thanks Edited July 15 by Handy Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,058 #9 Posted July 15 47 minutes ago, Handy Don said: I was just curious. The S/G on my K181 is 15 amps (and I have NO electrical accessories at all 😁) but I know that some stators have fewer coils than others so are in the 3-5 amp range. Thanks The starter may have a charging amp sticker on it. Next time out I'll look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 910 #10 Posted July 15 You will need to change the drive pulley since the predator has a 1" shaft. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,525 #11 Posted July 15 51 minutes ago, Goldnboy said: You will need to change the drive pulley since the predator has a 1" shaft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #12 Posted July 15 or find an adaptor sleeve to go from 1" to 1 1/8". 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
