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Message: <blockquote data-quote="IndianaJohn" data-source="post: 74259" data-attributes="member: 10633"><p>Actually it turns out I would only be losing 6hp, as I just recently found out that the VH4D Wisconsin makes 30hp. I've been thinking about converting the drive system over to a hybrid hydraulic system anyway, as I would be looking at some major work to rebuild the variable belt drive system. Lots of parts are missing, and the driven pulley has a broken hub on one side and the whole assembly is loose on the right side. In fact I can grab the jack shaft on that side and move it around like there is a bushing or bearing inside t He outer sheave that's missing. I'm not even sure that shaft is supposed to be two pieces. Would think it should be a solid shaft. I guess I'll know more when I get the parts manual. Anyway, I read on here where someone converted one of these over to a chain drive and I have considered that, but as I said, I'm looking at possibly going hydraulic like my old Case GT uses. My idea would be to get rid of the pulley system, and drive the jack shaft with a hydraulic motor. Then I could use the old speed control lever to work a valve to control the speed of the hydraulic motor. No mechanical connection between the engine and jack shaft, and still have variable speed. That would open up a lot of different engines possibilities, since I would no longer be locked into a transverse engine mounting position. I'd really love to go with a modern OHV engine. Maybe even liquid cooled. Then I could put an enclosed cab on and have heat for moving snow in the winter! Maybe a 3 cylinder Geo engine..........hmmm.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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