QT17 Engine Swap

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bemason1

Discussion Starter · Jul 27, 2015

I have a QT17 with no engine ! I can get a Kohler OHC18 cheap . Can I make the Kohler OHC18 work in my QT17?

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Ray Martin

· #2 · Jul 27, 2015

Yes, if crankshaft is same if not you have to adapt, my two cents.

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I think the OHC18 is 1" and the KT17 that would have been original engine is 1 1/8" which I am sure I could find an adapter to correct that . Otherwise just the general wiring , gas etc I guess ? Thanks

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Steevo

· #4 · Jul 28, 2015

A 1" ID x 1.125" OD sleeve adapter with a stepped key is readily available on eBay, etc.
Should be an easy swap.

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bemason1

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jul 28, 2015

Thank guys ! Will see if engine still available !

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bemason1

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jul 28, 2015

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Which way would I mount the OHC18 (rotation) compared to the KT17 ? The other end has the crank stub , looks like 3"-4" long .

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blackjackjakexxix

· #7 · Jul 28, 2015

If I'm thinking right the original engine runs CCW,so you will need to know which way that engine runs

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Ray Martin

· #8 · Jul 28, 2015

All Kohler engines run CW looking at flywheel end, do mean what way the engine mounts in tractor ? It mounts flywheel to hydro.

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