New Hustler project...

[Czechsix]

Anyone seen anything like this? I have zero experience with these things, but I've dug through lots of photos and haven't seen a "cruise control"...



At least the lower hull seem sound. Supposedly this was a runner and was driven into the area I picked it up from, about a year ago. Still had decent fuel in the filters, so I'm believing that for now. I'm planning on a frame up resto, but I'm going to need to get at least a couple more wheels and tires first, just to be able to roll it. Maybe I'll slime the dry rotted ones and see if that helps in them holding pressure. Two of them hold, two don't, and two are missing.

It's definitely seen some use. If anyone cares, there are more drivetrain detail pics in my gallery.

[Dan67]

Anyone seen anything like this? I have zero experience with these things, but I've dug through lots of photos and haven't seen a "cruise control"...



At least the lower hull seem sound. Supposedly this was a runner and was driven into the area I picked it up from, about a year ago. Still had decent fuel in the filters, so I'm believing that for now. I'm planning on a frame up resto, but I'm going to need to get at least a couple more wheels and tires first, just to be able to roll it. Maybe I'll slime the dry rotted ones and see if that helps in them holding pressure. Two of them hold, two don't, and two are missing.

It's definitely seen some use. If anyone cares, there are more drivetrain detail pics in my gallery.

I think your "cruise control" was a previous owner mod. Never seen another with the extra stick in between the laterals. But you do have what looks to be a nice Hustler-945 with the factory split shifter. Should be a fun project.

[Czechsix]

Yep, it's seen some garage welding, that's for sure. Is the factory split shifter what makes a 945 instead of a 950?

[Dan67]

Yep, it's seen some garage welding, that's for sure. Is the factory split shifter what makes a 945 instead of a 950?

I believe its the combination of Kohler K341 16hp single cylinder engine and factory split shifter. From info in other forums it should be anywhere from a 1975 up to a 1981.

[Czechsix]

Interesting, thanks for the info. I was wondering how old it was.

[Zfish]

looks like fun! I just did one a 900hk with the kohler k2ax 440 twin. lots of time and money! A few words of advice, dont buy any thing from Richard Clark,over priced and charges stupid money for shipping. I would not slime the tires,tried this once on a quad when I was a kid and lets just say we had to cut the tire off wheel with a sawzall. you can get tubes for about 8 bucks a piece. If you need and info on where to get parts the guys on here are very very helpful! And the knowledge is the best part! If you need parts for that engine let me know. There is a place over by Michigan that still has NOS 2 stroke parts! But most of all enjoy the build,take your time!

[ganding]

this sounds a lot like what I just found in a bayou not far from my house the lady let me have it just to get it off her place. so 2 jeeps later and I have it at my house. there is one lever on the right side "brake???" I believe and there are two levers under the left side "not sure what they are" there is a yellow Kohler engine haven't got the model number yet and I have no idea on how to verify what trans is in this thing

[Czechsix]

Yep, sounds like the same thing....nice find!

I'll take a few pics tomorrow of mine and post them up so you can compare. Mine's been hacked more than a bit though, but it's got the same Kohler K341 engine. I'll bet it's a T20 trans in it.

[jpswift1]

this sounds a lot like what I just found in a bayou not far from my house the lady let me have it just to get it off her place. so 2 jeeps later and I have it at my house. there is one lever on the right side "brake???" I believe and there are two levers under the left side "not sure what they are" there is a yellow Kohler engine haven't got the model number yet and I have no idea on how to verify what trans is in this thing

First off, you got a Hustler for free, that's GREAT! if there are 3 levers, you probably have a factory split shift Hustler, meaning one side can be shifted into forward while the other side is in reverse, giving it counter-rotating ability. The other lever on the left is for the emergency/parking brake. The yellow Kohler K321 engine means your Hustler is most likely a mid to late 70's Hustler 950 model. It will have a T-20 transmission in it, which is still made today by Recreatives. Amphibious Six-Wheel Drive All-Terrain Vehicles: MaxATVs - Call 1-800-255-2511

[ganding]

so I got the engine pulled yesterday rigged up a battery and the engine turned over after sitting up for 6 years.going to rebuild the carb when I get back in from offshore. next item is going to be chains #50H. where can I find a rebuild kit for the t 20 figured I might as well pull it while everything is out. and is it a total pain in the rear to rebuild?? any input would be great