cjs's craftsman build

I have a 13.5 hp craftsman (year and model unknown. model no. possibly 917) that I'm building for mud and speed. it is about 20% done. as you see in the video, the only thing ive done is paint, deck removal, and a side pipe.  there is a lot to be done. im not gonna list any ideas bc I don't want people using my idea (just to play it safe). willis923 can also tell you about the tractor
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Happy building!

Thanks Doc!

watcha gon' name it?

not sure yet. you got any ideas? I had something like "mud slayer" in mind but not sure if it sounds too childish

what would I need to do to replace the 5 spd peerless with this? http://www.peerlessgear.com/node5380.aspx?pid=300905

you would need an axle and chain, but it should work.

what about mounting wise?

this is my first modified mower so im new to doing mods. but im great with this stuff so theres very little about this I don't know

you will need a complitely different mounting setup

I might do just a pulley swap bc its less hastle. any idea the bore size on my pulleys?

the motor will be 1" and trans will be 5/8"
most likely

would it be a 1" on a 17.5 hp out of a tb pony?

take a tape measure and measure it.. DUH

Can't find my tape. My dads a contractor, can't find a simple tape measure. Here the first update made yesterday. http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=c4-feed-u&v=Yc2Bu80KuHE

You're... competing in the Build-Off... without a tape measure?   

You need a measuring tape or things wont fit when you cut them. been there done that lol

I have a tape. But my dad reorganized the shed and doesn't remember where he put it. I'm out getting parts so I cant look

Oh ok and nice mower

Thanjs! Thinkin about Puttin a 17.5 horse th pony motor in it

That would be neat   

I go to put a simple ingnition on the craftsman and find out that there's multiple wiring issues. 5-6 hours of rewiring complete.   

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I go to put a simple ingnition on the craftsman and find out that there's multiple wiring issues. 5-6 hours of rewiring complete.   

5-6 hours!?   what took so long?

ffs cody, you should have come down and picked me up... you know i'll help

wow. just typed a long list of what I did and it just disappeared.   but a lots of trial and error and rerunning wire. I got more wiring and stuff to do (stuff that wasn't needed at the time) so if you want you can come tomorrow