HighTide
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Hey guys. Both my 18-hp Vanguards are seriously leaking oil. One is a 6 year old belt-drive hot water skid with who knows how many hours (the burner only has 320 hrs on it) and the other is a 2 year old cold water gear-drive with 920 hours. My mechanic is suggesting an engine replacement on the old engine with a toss up on replacing vs. repairing on the newer one.
I am looking at the Kohler 19 hp Command Pro (NOT the EFI version) with 20-amp recharging and side muffler as replacements (with 1" shaft??—not sure). I may or can purchase a new gear reducer to go with one of the new engines. Questions on this include:
(1) is mounting bolt pattern the same?
(2) is shaft size the same?
(3) does it use the same pulley and belt setup?
(4) will the current PA gear reducer bolt on the same?
(5) what other issues do I need to consider?
My mechanic says that he can replace both engines that I ship to him AND if everything lines up for $320 including new oil. Thanks guys for any advice as I have only used Vanguards.
I am looking at the Kohler 19 hp Command Pro (NOT the EFI version) with 20-amp recharging and side muffler as replacements (with 1" shaft??—not sure). I may or can purchase a new gear reducer to go with one of the new engines. Questions on this include:
(1) is mounting bolt pattern the same?
(2) is shaft size the same?
(3) does it use the same pulley and belt setup?
(4) will the current PA gear reducer bolt on the same?
(5) what other issues do I need to consider?
My mechanic says that he can replace both engines that I ship to him AND if everything lines up for $320 including new oil. Thanks guys for any advice as I have only used Vanguards.