Repowering 2500 hydracat with Predator engine

[jasilby]

I'm in the process of repowering my 2500 with a Predator from harbor freight. I've read plenty of references where others have used the Predator. But I'm not sure how to handle the hydraulic pump bracket. It doesn't line up with any existing bolt patterns. I'm curious how others have dealt with the bracket with repowering? Did you create a new bracket or find a way to use existing one that was attached to the Onan?

 

[Tazza]

Never done it myself, but no reason why you can't just make a new bracket to line up.

 

[1816case]

I cut the engine side face plate off and turned some then rewelded. Also drilled new holes to match the bolt holes on a Honda GX620. I think 1 of the 4 was original hole. It was bit tricky but worked although I sold skid before got it running. Not much help but it can be done. It looked original when I got it done.