D160 with an 8 speed

[Desko 610]

Hi all! I'm hoping you'll all give me some insight/thoughts on this. I'm looking to customize a D160 yes a D series with an 8 speed to replace a failed trans unit. I have a very good idea on how I want to do it and retain hydraulics while being shaft driven to a WH 1 1/8 axle 8 speed via RH gear box and unfortunately a short period of belt. I know it would be quite a project to get everything measured out and secured properly along with a clutch rod and possibly modifying the shifters to come through the center plate. So do you all think this project is worth seeing through or a D series should never have an 8 speed but possibly a shaft drive rear end from an XI series WH? 

[953 nut 56,165]

Hay,      If you want to do it I'm willing to follow along!             

[Chris G 3,296]

I'm willing to follow along as well. Definitely be different. But nothing wrong with that.

[Desko 610]

Well looks like I'll have to start putting it into motion! I still want to keep as much as I can to be able to mow/push snow with it. Adding power steering is a thought too but that seems simple enough. 

[ebinmaine 68,874]

Me too.

Looks interesting.

 

[The Tuul Crib 7,338]

1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

Me too.

Looks interesting.

 

[Desko 610]

First order is find a D160 with a bad hydro or trans in it. My dad has one but thats his baby so thats out my neighbor has one in rough shape so I'll see what I can do with that

[jebbear 385]

Sounds like a plan!! Hope to follow along.