20hp kohler conversion

flatmatt · 02-21-2009, 07:34 PM

Hello all, I'm new here so go easy on me. I have a 97 club car that I have put an 8" lift w 25" tires, custom candy apple red paint new seats and a stainless cage on. I just aquired a 20hp Kohler motor and am looking for guidance if anyone has used this motor and how the starter/generator stays in play and if the clutch is usable or if there is a usable clutch for this motor. Im sure I will have more questions as I dig deeper into the project so feel free to throw any info you have on the conversion my way. Thanks

pizzamaker · 02-21-2009, 07:44 PM

welcome, we like pictures...... what kind of kohler 20hp? v-twin? you will use the starter on the kohler, and you will need to get a clutch.

dirtysouth · 02-21-2009, 11:00 PM

Welcome.
You will have to get a clutch.
Check out CPP, one of the sponsors.
They specialize in that stuff...

flatmatt · 02-21-2009, 11:55 PM

Thanks guys. Yeah it's the v-twin. I will check CPP for the clutch. If I use the Kohler starter what will replace the generator for charging or is there an auxillary belt drive set up to run it or an aftermarket alternator?

dirtysouth · 02-22-2009, 07:29 PM

Check your model # on the engine and see if you
can research it.
Most have charging stators under the flywheel
so you would'nt need the generator.
Hope this helps...

dock98 · 02-22-2009, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pizzamaker

welcome, we like pictures......

yup.we like pics..hint hint.

flatmatt · 02-22-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtysouth

Check your model # on the engine and see if you
can research it.
Most have charging stators under the flywheel
so you would'nt need the generator.
Hope this helps...

Sa-weet! Thanks I'll checkity check it. And doc98 I get it and will work on it, just dropped it off at a buddys shop for some trick aluminum work. I will post pics asap. If you want pics of the motor I will ad them but it's not so exciting.

pizzamaker · 02-22-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatmatt

Thanks guys. Yeah it's the v-twin. I will check CPP for the clutch. If I use the Kohler starter what will replace the generator for charging or is there an auxillary belt drive set up to run it or an aftermarket alternator?

yes, it will charge the battery and lights

flatmatt · 02-23-2009, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pizzamaker

yes, it will charge the battery and lights

You answered without me even having to ask!

You guys seem to really know your chit, Thanks

02-21-2009, 07:34 PM	#1
flatmatt Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15	20hp kohler conversion Hello all, I'm new here so go easy on me. I have a 97 club car that I have put an 8" lift w 25" tires, custom candy apple red paint new seats and a stainless cage on. I just aquired a 20hp Kohler motor and am looking for guidance if anyone has used this motor and how the starter/generator stays in play and if the clutch is usable or if there is a usable clutch for this motor. Im sure I will have more questions as I dig deeper into the project so feel free to throw any info you have on the conversion my way. Thanks
flatmatt Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15

02-21-2009, 07:44 PM	#2
pizzamaker ****tard supreme Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: waldo,wisconsin Posts: 5,401	Re: 20hp kohler conversion welcome, we like pictures...... what kind of kohler 20hp? v-twin? you will use the starter on the kohler, and you will need to get a clutch.

02-21-2009, 11:00 PM	#3
dirtysouth Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: P-COLA Posts: 1,176	Re: 20hp kohler conversion Welcome. You will have to get a clutch. Check out CPP, one of the sponsors. They specialize in that stuff...

02-21-2009, 11:55 PM	#4
flatmatt Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15	Re: 20hp kohler conversion Thanks guys. Yeah it's the v-twin. I will check CPP for the clutch. If I use the Kohler starter what will replace the generator for charging or is there an auxillary belt drive set up to run it or an aftermarket alternator?
flatmatt Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 15

02-22-2009, 07:29 PM	#5
dirtysouth Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: P-COLA Posts: 1,176	Re: 20hp kohler conversion Check your model # on the engine and see if you can research it. Most have charging stators under the flywheel so you would'nt need the generator. Hope this helps...

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