Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Mower Engine Swap ???, old briggs, regulator rectifier


Question
I have a Rover Rancher ride on with a 12.5hp B&S engine that needs to be replaced. I have a 13.5hp Tecumseh Enduro XL 13.5hp and wondered if this would fit straight in. Hope you can help Paul. Cheers Darryl.......

Answer
HI DARRYL

I WOULD SAY YES  PROVIDED THE PTO SHAFTS ARE SAME DIAMETER ANDALSO THEIR  LENGTHS
CHECK THAT EXHAUST WILL BE IN RIGHT PLACE  OR CAN BE ROUTED VIA MODIFICATION

ELECTRICS SHOULD BE ABLE TO COUPLED UP WITHOUT TOO MUCH BOTHER

ENGINE MOUNT BOLT HOLES SHOULD BE ALRIGHT

JUST MAKE SURE PTO PULLEYS DONT OBSTRUCT OR RUB AGAINST  BELT GUIDES FOR DECK OR TRANS BELTS
CHECK  ENGINE POSITION  AND FOR CLEARANCE ON BONNET AND FUEL TANK AND CHECK FOR CONTROLS  THEY MAY NEED TO BE MODIFIED ?  BUT OTHERWISE SHOULD BE OK  TO FIT   

GATHER ITS A ELECTRIC START AND OLD BRIGGS WAS ELECTRIC START AS WELL   
JUST MAKE SURE TO HOOK UP ELECTRICS PROPERLY SO AS NOT TO BURN OUT STATOR OR REGULATOR RECTIFIER

IF NEED MORE HELP LET ME KNOW  

CHEERS  PAUL

JUST GIVE ME MAKE , MODEL  AND ENGINE TYPE AND SPEC NUMBER  AND I WILL DO MY BEST TO GET
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