k301 on a short frame 857

[857lover 291]

so i was given a k301 with a starter generator and i wanna know if it will physicaly fit under the hood because its a fair bit taller and its just a bigger engine i dont want to have to cut my hood to makes this fit so im just looking for some words of wisdom i saw a guy on youtube i believe vins rj he has a 857 with a kholer magnum 10hp and it seems very do able  i just wanna know what you guys think

 

[roadapples 6,983]

Don't have an 857, but before you cut a hood make a taller hinge bracket or spacer...

[ebinmaine 67,592]

26 minutes ago, 857lover said:

vins rj

He's here on Redsquare...

 

@VinsRJ.  

[Pullstart 62,905]

I believe then you’d have essentially a 1057, which was a thing.  That said, it should fit just fine 

 

*edit K301=12 hp.  1257.

Edited March 17, 2022 by Pullstart

[ebinmaine 67,592]

2 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

I believe then you’d have essentially a 1057, which was a thing.  That said, it should fit just fine 

Oil pan may have been shorter in height on those early engines

[Pullstart 62,905]

1 minute ago, ebinmaine said:

Oil pan may have been shorter in height on those early engines

good point.

[squonk 41,150]

Yes you need the shallow pan and the correct connecting rod to go with it.

 

A K301 will use a lot more fuel than a K181. You'll get stranded in the woods.

Edited March 17, 2022 by squonk

[WHX?? 48,828]

Or bob the rod....or use a Cub short pan and hack the frame up to fit. 

You would also need a different pulley.

 

Better idea is to look for a roller long frame to put it in. 

[ebinmaine 67,592]

8 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

roller long frame

Just leave the 857 as it is and go get another tractor. Perfect excuse. I mean reason.

[857lover 291]

i have a k301 with a flat oil pan it is 2and a half inches tall is there any thinner pans out there i’m having some clearance issues that i’m trying to resolve 

[Maxwell-8 4,277]

29 minutes ago, 857lover said:

i have a k301 with a flat oil pan it is 2and a half inches tall is there any thinner pans out there i’m having some clearance issues that i’m trying to resolve 

http://gardentractorpullingtips.com/oilpan.htm

 

There are diffrent oil pans, but you will need to found a shorter oilslinger

[Achto 27,601]

53 minutes ago, 857lover said:

i’m having some clearance issues that i’m trying to resolve 

 

Trying to stuff a 12 horse in your short frame???  

[857lover 291]

Just now, Achto said:

 

Trying to stuff a 12 horse in your short frame???  

you caught me red handed it even has a starter generator 

[Achto 27,601]

25 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said:

but you will need to found a shorter oilslinger

 

Or grind your existing oil slinger down.

[857lover 291]

yeah that’s what i’ve heard but what do i look up to find one of theese pans what did they come off of 

[Achto 27,601]

Just now, 857lover said:

you caught me red handed

 

Find the part number for an oil pan for a 1045, These were big block's in a short frame from the factory.

[857lover 291]

2 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

Find the part number for an oil pan for a 1045, These were big block's in a short frame from the factory.

that’s is going to be a little difficult but i will see what i can find

[Achto 27,601]

7 minutes ago, 857lover said:

that’s is going to be a little difficult but i will see what i can find

 

A 1045 came with a K241AS. Yes I know that is a 10hp engine but the oil pan should fit a K301. A quick search found some flat pans on 

Edited March 17, 2022 by Achto

[857lover 291]

4 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

A 1045 came with a K241AS. Yes I know that is a 10hp engine but the oil pan should fit a K301. A quick search found some flat pans on 

what are you putting in the search bar i can’t seem to find one  i see some that came off a cub but they have like a drain plug at the bottom that would interfere

Edited March 17, 2022 by 857lover

[857lover 291]

6 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

A 1045 came with a K241AS. Yes I know that is a 10hp engine but the oil pan should fit a K301. A quick search found some flat pans on 

or if you could send me the link i’d really appreciate that 

[Achto 27,601]

15 minutes ago, 857lover said:

if you could send me the link i’d really appreciate that 

 

Did not find one for a WH per say. Important thing to look for is the threaded mounting holes in the bottom for the right hand side mounting bolts. You could also try posting in the want adds here for a 1045 oil pan.

Edited March 17, 2022 by Achto

[857lover 291]

5 hours ago, squonk said:

Yes you need the shallow pan and the correct connecting rod to go with it.

 

A K301 will use a lot more fuel than a K181. You'll get stranded in the woods.

yea i’ve thought about that too

[Achto 27,601]

5 hours ago, squonk said:

A K301 will use a lot more fuel than a K181. You'll get stranded in the woods.

 

Yet when it comes to working hard, my K301 does better on fuel than my K241 does.

[daveoman1966 3,752]

Is this what you want... It is approx 1-1/4" deep (outside).  

 

 

[953 nut 55,298]

22 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

A 1045 came with a K241AS. Yes I know that is a 10hp engine but the oil pan should fit a K301. A quick search found some flat pans on 

The 241AS is what we call a small block, pan from it will not fit a BIG Block. Your best bet is to build a taller hood hinge and steering tower.

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