Hercules Engine Models IXK-3/5

[jbandka]

Does anyone know the difference or should I say what is different about an IXK-5 as opposed to the normally used IXK-3??? Is IXK-5 the marine version??? (as in runs the opposite direction)... And/or could it be adapted or used in an HG or General???

Thanks in advance!!!

Joel

[John Schwiebert]

IX 3 engines have 3 timing gears. IX-5 engines have 5 timing gears. IX-5 engines were not used by Cletrac. IX 5 engines normally have timing gear driven generators and water pumps. Any other questions?

[jbandka]

Thanks John!

What I am wondering about is if I could use the IXK-5 (even though not original) either as a complete replacement engine or at least parts for an IXK-3 (how many parts would or would not interchange)

Again thanks for taking the time to answer my questions!!!  

Joel

[Dave Proehl]

The problems you might run into with the IXB5 engine in the OC3 is the starter and the mag and the water pump wont all fit on the left side. I'm working on fitting one in now. The water pump can be mounted on the front if you machine/drill the block and build an adapter plate. We are working on a mag drive for the left side, it is kinda an involved machine job. Be carefull there are military IXBER-5 out there that look like a IXB-5 but all the internal parts are different like bearing sizes, rods, valves, ect. They are real well built engines but parts are none existant. The regular IXB-5 internals are mostly the same as the IXB-3 except for the extra gears on the left side. Hope this helps you out.