John Deere 318

[ducky1]

There has been Briggs engines put on the 318 to replace the Onan but has anybody put a honda on one? If so, is there any modifications need to be made?
ducky

[WHIPPLE5.7]

I do think i saw one guy who did that. I've got a 318 myself but mine only has 390 hours so I'm guessing I've got awhile before I need to worry about that. Briggs and Onan suck in my opinion. Maybe consider a Kawasaki as well, but the Honda is probably cheaper.

[pugs]

Small engine warehouse has kits. Looks like they are only for Briggs engines, but its a Vanguard Briggs....same commercial quality as Honda, Kawasaki, Kohler...

[ducky1]

I seen the ones at Small engine warehouse but I was kinda wanting to go with a honda. Might consider a Kaw if the price was right. Both are a good quality engine.

[ducky1]

Found one for a kohler

[pugs]

You could make anything work...but they have taken the guess work out by making those kits. Going from an opposed twin Onan to a V-twin will require some tinkering. Not even sure the Onan mounted in there using the standard pattern that most V-twins use these days. Then the length of the engine could be a problem since you are driving something off both ends of the engine. Your next problem is a muffler...

Where did you find the Kohler setup?

[ducky1]

http://www.tulsaenginewarehouse.com/catalog/onan/horizontal/

This is where the kohler setup is. Today we found a old ebay sale item that was for a honda. My friend is checking it out to see if he has any more.
ducky