ebinmaine 67,484 #1 Posted August 14, 2022 Can a Kohler 16 HP shaker plate engine be used as a direct swap for a non shaker? I have a possibility on a swap for an 80-ish 16 HP to be temporarily used in 1974/75 tractors. Anything I need to know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,998 #2 Posted August 14, 2022 If you use the shaker plate yes. The oil pan is different on those engines 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,484 #3 Posted August 14, 2022 3 minutes ago, wallfish said: If you use the shaker plate yes. The oil pan is different on those engines Ok thanks John. Do the oil pans from other 16s or other Kohlers in general swap over? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,998 #4 Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) Yes, you can switch oil pans. The cast blocks are the same Edited August 14, 2022 by wallfish 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,223 #5 Posted August 15, 2022 Find all the info you need in here. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,852 #6 Posted August 15, 2022 You can fit a shaker plate engine without the plate on a Frank-enstein! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,739 #7 Posted August 16, 2022 Small base blocks as used for shaker mounts will not directly accept the bigger oil pans. No heed to change anything just get some spacers and you may have to drill two new holes in the frame. Put a Shaker mount K341 with the small oil pan on an Electro12 frame. No drive pulley Belt guard mods needed. PTO worked also 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,625 #8 Posted August 16, 2022 @pfrederi looking at your set up , hiding in plane site , opportunity , fuel pump to carb , vertical run , https://www.amazon.com/vdp/0fa52073fa8349b1b269d75ea58581fc 5/16 vertical fuel check valve . have this set up on 3 kohler engines , fuel charge always waiting . use dark green squeeze clamps , exact size to size fit , simple , no leaks , quick starts , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,625 #9 Posted August 16, 2022 @Snoopy11 just sayin , when I did mine , took out line , made it over in fuel rated clear vinyl , removed the valve size piece , used dielectric grease , just a tiny swipe for easy refit , installed valve with spring clamps , dark green color / size , perfect / easy installation , no leaks , fuel holds in plane site , quick starts ,small tweak , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #10 Posted August 16, 2022 1 hour ago, peter lena said: dielectric grease WOW! I never knew that! That would make it MUCH easier to get the fuel line off in the future. Thanks @peter lena... yet another thing I have learned from you! Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,625 #11 Posted August 16, 2022 @Snoopy11 thats in the super lube class of lubricants made for dissimilar , surfaces , like rubber to metal , vinyl to metal , used it a lot at PFIZER with food grade make up ingredients , yes just a light swipe on the male end ,will make that a very easy swap , also very good on a fuel tank valve swap out , and its a dielectric too ! pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,625 #12 Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) @Snoopy11 thats in the super lube class of lubricants made for dissimilar , surfaces , like rubber to metal , vinyl to metal , used it a lot at PFIZER with food grade make up ingredients , yes just a light swipe on the male end ,will make that a very easy swap , also very good on a fuel tank valve swap out , and its a dielectric too ! pete Edited August 16, 2022 by peter lena duplication of reply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,625 #13 Posted August 16, 2022 @Snoopy11 https://www.zoro.com/super-lube-4-oz-hydraulic-oil-bottle-150-iso-viscosity-85w-sae-51004/i/G5124506/? LOCAL H/W STORE , also comes in a pencil pocket size and an aerosol and tub. use that oil on your choke and throttle cables , used it for years , go grease , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
