Engine options for a B
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Topic: Engine options for a B
Posted By: wbecker
Subject: Engine options for a B
Date Posted: 22 May 2012 at 4:33pm
Probably been answered before, but what engines will bolt in to a B, besides a BE and CE engine?
Such as D14 149", D10-12 138", D10-12 149'', D15 149", D15 160", ??
My winter project low B with a 6' mower needs an engine, be nice to find a 138 CI, or 149 CI engine for it. I don't want to put $ in the current engine (in poor condition) as it's a BE 116 CI, and not quite the power needed anyway.
Thanks Bill B
------------- Allis B, IB, Low B, G, D10, JD M, 8KCAB, C152
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Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 22 May 2012 at 6:38pm
I've seen a B with a D-14 engine on Kijiji up here( I'll try to snag a picture)...
..something else to do,wish it'd rain........sigh.....
------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor)
Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water
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Posted By: BrettPhillips
Date Posted: 22 May 2012 at 9:15pm
The 149 will likely be the most bang for your buck, but all that you mentioned will work with little effort.
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Posted By: AJ
Date Posted: 22 May 2012 at 10:35pm
I have a running CE engine I would sell if you have interest.
------------- Can't fix stupid
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Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 23 May 2012 at 6:24am
I believe the 149 D14 engine is a bolt in. Not sure on what's needed for clutch/flywheel combo if needed, but that would make that little B rock n' roll. You'll mow some grass wit dat little bugger then Bill dat's fir sure!
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Posted By: mdtractormechanic
Date Posted: 23 May 2012 at 9:57am
If you are looking for power this B has a 201 from a WC.
------------- Joe's 1939 Model WC, 1940 Model RC, 1944 & 1950 Model C's, B-125 PU
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Posted By: wfmurray
Date Posted: 23 May 2012 at 1:27pm
Ithought all 116 in engines had mags. instead of distrubators.
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Posted By: Dusty MI
Date Posted: 23 May 2012 at 6:58pm
The series III D-10 has the 149 engine in it.
Dusty
------------- 917 H, '48 G, '65 D-10 series III "Allis Express"
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Posted By: Chalmersbob
Date Posted: 23 May 2012 at 10:10pm
A 138/149 engine will bolt up to a B, but you must use the flywheel, pressure plate, and clutch (8 1/2") from the B fo it to work. You will have more power from a 149 then from a 201. You might find that you will have more power then your B will know what to do with. A D14 is about double the weight of a B. You might also reduce you tranny and rear end gears to a pile of metal. The 116 engine came from the factory with a mag, but 70+ years later it could be wearing most any other option. Bob
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Posted By: mdtractormechanic
Date Posted: 24 May 2012 at 1:20am
With everything Bob said it may be wiser to go with a 201 in instead of the more powerfull 149. You should be able to find a 201 more readily given it's production numbers and the lower compression ratio of the 201 makes it easier on starters.
------------- Joe's 1939 Model WC, 1940 Model RC, 1944 & 1950 Model C's, B-125 PU
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Posted By: Dusty MI
Date Posted: 24 May 2012 at 11:18am
How many horses does the 149 put out?
Dusty
------------- 917 H, '48 G, '65 D-10 series III "Allis Express"
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Posted By: BrettPhillips
Date Posted: 24 May 2012 at 11:29am
I would be surprised if a fresh 125 wouldn't handle that mower. Most that I've been around will make 25-30 HP, and way more low end torque than a Kohler/Kawasaki powered zero turn mower. A 201 would require an adapter plate at both ends and significant work in the flywheel and clutch department.
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Posted By: BrettPhillips
Date Posted: 24 May 2012 at 11:40am
The 149 dressed in D14 clothes made about 36 HP at the PTO. Later versions like the D15 series I made more.
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Posted By: wfmurray
Date Posted: 24 May 2012 at 12:09pm
We pulled an all crop 60 with a wc with pto , traded wc for D/14 and it had more power .My old sales books says a B 2020 lbs -- D/14 4200lbs
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Posted By: Chalmersbob
Date Posted: 24 May 2012 at 9:31pm
A 149 will bolt right in, a 201 will require a lot on modifications. Bob
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