1282 Wisconsin 4cyl repower

[J-Mech]

There is no comparing a gear drive and a hydro.

[GTKid]

Ok I might be willing to sacrifice hydro lift if the 3spd would be that much better.

[J-Mech]

Still gotta get the power to the rear, and then to the ground. If you are successful, you'll still tear up the rear. You'll have to build it up to handle it. That'll cost at least a grand. By the time you get a clutch that will hold, then bearings and retainers that won't crack, heavier axles, shift forks......


It's one thing to build something cool to look at. It's another entirely to make something that actually works.

[GTKid]

Hmm I'll think about it

[J-Mech]

If that motor is bad in your 1282..... cheaper to rebuild it. Or find another motor. Are you sure it's bad and not just come unbolted?

[GTKid]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

If that motor is bad in your 1282..... cheaper to rebuild it. Or find another motor. Are you sure it's bad and not just come unbolted?

I wasn't looking to put a ton of money into it at once, more looking for a fun winter project, the motors def knockin pretty bad, she uses a lil oil too

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by GTKid

I wasn't looking to put a ton of money into it at once, more looking for a fun winter project, the motors def knockin pretty bad, she uses a lil oil too

Well..... if that's the case I think your going the wrong way. Cheaper to fix it that do what your doing. You sure it's the motor...... Seen more than one where the engine wasn't bolted down and created a knock.