[skunkhome]

If you have any questions, I suggest you get in touch with Skunkhome .
He's a genius when it comes to these.

Thanks, but hardly a genius just an enthusiast.

As for the engine swap, if you like the kohlers and they are available to you, you can certainly swap out and mechanically it is a drop in fit. Electrically however, as Mike indicated, you will need a new ignition switch set up for battery ignition and probably do some wiring modifications to make the wiring match the new switch. If your current engine has a geared starter (it appears it might since your tractor has the notched frame gussets) then the electrical conversion is relatively straightforward. That said, it is just like the old Ford vs Chevrolet argument. Some prefer one to the other. Though I own both I personally prefer the Briggs which is good for me because I find it easier to find Briggs than Kohler though neither are abundant in Louisiana.

BTW, there is scarcely anything that can beat free. What a great find. Hope it works out to be a good tractor for you.

Mike, I can't get over how fine your 7016 is. Absolutely gorgeous.
I repowered my 3414S with a 16hp gear starter Briggs. It was straight forward but had to notch frame to accept starter and did complete rewire eliminating the mechanical regulator. I absolutely love the sound and feel of the 32cid Briggs.

 

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In fact today's shopper newspaper had an ad for farm equipment and at the end of the ad was: "Simplicity 5xxx (can't remember the exact model number) needs work" -And in my tractor sickness, I almost called them, before my wifey smacked me back to my senses (figuratively, not literally) I think she may have me committed if she catches me having my morning coffee while sitting in my Simplicity's very comfortable seat, one more time.

The rewiring wouldn't be a problem, I recently retired after 32 years, first 20 as an industrial electronic technician and then running the maintenance department. I have enough skill and certainly enough time to get things going.

the engine in a 5000, 4000, or 6000 Simplicity would be a vertical shaft engine.

The wiring harness is so simple even I can rewire it.

 

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K291, k301, k321, or k341. They are 10, 12, 14 and 16 Hp respectively.

The deck off a 6216 will not do.

You need to be looking for decks off 7000, 7100, 3300, 3400 series Simplicity or off the 700 or 900 series AC. Or off the Simplicity built Homelite t-10 thru T16 tractors. Homelites can be tricky since many people don't know the difference between the AC and Simplicity built.

Does your tractor have the Pto mounted on the front of the engine?

 

[skunkhome]

Thanks for answering Phil, as always you knew all the answers. Just to add an S, the engines you want have the deep cast iron oil pan, not the aluminum oil pan, the model number usually ends in a S, but not a AQS or AQ. Like K341S or K321S

. Mike, I wish you would not say things like that. As you have well illustrated, knowing a little is not the same as knowing it all. I guess if I were a fan of Kohler I would know the suffixes are important. Thanks for the elaboration. That is what forums are supposed to be all about.