20 HP. onan from a welder will it fit my 982

[72-149]

was woundering if an 20 HP. off a welder would fit on a 982 ,did they use a stator to charge battery on a welder ,it dosent have an oil filter so what year would it be .i dont have the motor but here's apic of what the guy sent me.

[Methos]

Originally Posted by 72-149

was woundering if an 20 HP. off a welder would fit on a 982 ,did they use a stator to charge battery on a welder ,it dosent have an oil filter so what year would it be .i dont have the motor but here's apic of what the guy sent me.

Get the full model, spec and serial numbers from him.

[72-149]

Originally Posted by Methos

Get the full model, spec and serial numbers from him.

model *ccka-ms/2748J*
serial *h770257270*

[Matt G.]

That engine is probably 25+ years older than the engine you are replacing, it doesn't look even close to the same, and Onan parts are exorbitantly expensive. Generator engines usually have a tapered crankshaft, so that would make fitting a PTO clutch very difficult.

I'd look for a Kohler M18 or M20 if I were you...much more plentiful, cheaper parts, more or less direct fit, etc.

[72-149]

Originally Posted by Matt G.

That engine is probably 25+ years older than the engine you are replacing, it doesn't look even close to the same, and Onan parts are exorbitantly expensive. Generator engines usually have a tapered crankshaft, so that would make fitting a PTO clutch very difficult.

I'd look for a Kohler M18 or M20 if I were you...much more plentiful, cheaper parts, more or less direct fit, etc.

i thought i could get lucky for $50.00

[Matt G.]

I'd save your $50...if there is anything at all wrong with that engine, it would probably cost more in parts to fix it than the engine is worth.

[72-149]

Originally Posted by Matt G.

I'd save your $50...if there is anything at all wrong with that engine, it would probably cost more in parts to fix it than the engine is worth.

cool thanks

[_DX3_]

I always wondered if those generator Onans would work or not too. Of course I don't have a cub with that motor, but always wondered. I have seen a couple of the generator motors on CL down in this area in the last few months for a good price.

[CADplans]

Originally Posted by Matt G.

I'd save your $50...if there is anything at all wrong with that engine, it would probably cost more in parts to fix it than the engine is worth.

Matt, you better stay away from the Gravely web forums, they will send out a mob if you say something like that there.

Onan is out of business, but, every part needed is available at the reasonable cost. I rebuilt a 24HP basket case!!

I mow with a 24HP Onan Performer, if somebody brings over a tractor that can out mow it I will fix them the best free lunch they ever had!!

There is nothing wrong with old tractor engines, actually it is almost impossible to find a tractor that delivers more horsepower-hours per gallon than a 1958 JD 820. Check the Nebraska test numbers, it will surprise you!!

Many JD 820s' are rebuilt for field work rather than show, because of fuel costs.

I think that Onan would be in my shop for $50!!

[_DX3_]

I have also wondered about the 4 cylinder military engine swap, like the one they did on xtreme: http://www.xtrememotorworks.com/Cub%20Cadet%20982T.htm

They are pretty easy to find.