Re-powering old Lawnboys

[Kenbu]

I have a couple of old 2 stroke mowers whose motors are shot. Both are self-propelled with the staggered wheel design (22261 and 10635(I think)). I’d like to equip them with new 4 strokes, but the only vertical shaft motors I can find have shafts that are too short.

Any suggestions from those who have done this? Thanks in advance!

Ken

 

[Russ2251]

You may also find that the mounting hole and bolt hole pattern won't match up either.

 

[milehighxr]

If Milwaukee ever comes out with an M18 mower, I would probably convert mine instantly. Even if it meant making a new shaft, or a short extension. I've got an old 2 stroke lawn boy whose motor has been finicky as all get out lately. But I flatly refuse to buy a mower that doesn't have a staggered deck. I got spoiled with the lawn boys from an early age(like 10 or so) and love their handling.