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Originally Posted by Oak
Thanks everyone.
I'm getting Jeff to make me a new driveshaft but I thought I better fit the old one up before I send him the dimensions. Good thing I did because the original is a little over 1/2" short.
This just a test fit so don't make fun of my bolts. 
Here is the front fitted up. Looks normal to me.
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Here is what the back looks like. 
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No movement on the motor plate either. The next hole is 1.2" back so that won't work.
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This tractor now has an Onan P220 in it but I had to use the crank and oil pan from the old B48G original engine. I'm thinking the blocks are the same but maybe not
Any thoughts on why she no worky? |
Hi Oak, I just ran into this exact same problem. Someone replaced my engine with a Linamar and apparently it must have a different fly wheel too. My drive shaft was about 1/2 to 5/8 too short. Whoever did it just cobbled it in there. I had to buy a new splined adapter for the hydro end cause it was barely on the shaft and wore it pretty bad.
My mounting plate has slotted holes. One set of slots had enough room to slide the engine back but the other set was to the end, I had to lengthen that set of slots and I was able to make it work. When you have your driveshaft made, I would have the 5/8 part made longer too. By the time you get two flex discs in there it doesn't go into the brass bushings very far, at least mine don't.
On another note, I just fired mine up today for the first time to adjust the hydro linkage, the driveshaft and all ran smooth, however the hydro seal is leaking pretty bad so now I have to pull it apart again. Ray