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04-12-2015, 10:50 PM
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ZForce 44 18HP Motor Changed To 23HP 16 Months Later
Resurrecting this thread 1 year and 4 months later to report in 11/13 I replaced the 1995-ish 18HP Intek motor with a 23HP unit.
The engine and excellent service came from online dealer "Small Engine Suppliers". It is a Husqvarna factory over run I suspect. No badging but the numbers had it made in the GA plant on 4/13 to be put on a reguular rider mower I believe. It is a 445577-6187-G5 and was a drop in install. While I was at it I found I needed reset the gap on the blade PTO unit. I am very pleased. I mowed all last season and some this year and she doesn't use a drop of oil. The added 5HP and 200 RPM is nice and she takes the thick stuff with ease. The Tip speed is now a little faster topping out at the recommended maximum for non commercial mowers. The original muffler fit and the wiring was far less complicated that I first contemplated. The factory crankshaft belt pulley was not a great design with a small key welded in place, and as I looked for something better I found Cub Cadet did update to a better design. I also installed a Tiny-Tach/hour meter, larger oil filter, and oil pressure gauge. She runs 40psi. She also got all new belts and pulleys. The spindles are great. I believe the old motor cylinder started failing due to the poor filter design of the early Intek's. Work In Progress  Old Pulley  New Pulley  A Little Added Capacity  The Gauge 
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2003 ZForce 44" 23HP B&S 
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