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By Douglas Mosley on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Restored "Hustler" in need of an exhaust/muffler. My ride has a Kohler,(model 440 2AX) 2 stroke, 2 cylinder engine. I routed the exhaust around the right side of the engine using the original header and out the rear through the metal mesh vent across the back of the machine. I would like to locate a muffler, 18 to 24 inches long, 4 to 5 inches in diameter preferablely for a 400 plus cc 2 stroke engine. Oh, I want to keep it quite for hunting. HaHa!!

By Tim Ward on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I have a hustler that I am trying to restore, can anyone tell me how I can tell what year it was made in, and what motor I have ( I think it is a kohler 440 2 stroke but not sure.)
Thanks.

By goldhunter_2 on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Do any of you know if on the trans My revrse gear is a 9 tooth could I replace it with a 18 tooth gear? anyone tell my what the differnce is? any one have any old trans they are parting out off there hustler? e-mail me at goldhunter_2@yahoo.com

By jeff golightly on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I bought an old Hustler to which I know nothing about. I want to add some tracks or other accessories to it. Has anyone tried to accessorize an old Hustler with other ATV parts. I am particularly interested in Tracks for my Hustler.

By Steve on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I am in need of some wiring diagrams or information for a 1973 Hustler 6x6. Has CCW 400 engine Borg Warner "Skid Steer" Trans. Bekely 5J5 Jet drive. I am replacing/repairing some wiring and could use a schematic or any other information.

Thanks

By Terry Pavick (Tjdelta) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I just got an older Hustler and would like to know if anyone can tell me approx. what year this machine is. I have photo's I can email. The machine was taken in place of monies owed me and has a Rockwell one cylinder motor in it. I would like to replace this with a 2cylinder Polairis 440cc motor. I would also like help in locating new tires and repairing the plastic upper and lower body but I am not sure of the plastic type. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

By Terry Pavick (Tjdelta) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I would like to know if the rotation on the motor makes a difference on a skidsteer trans. I have a Hustler and would like to replace the 1 cylinder which has a clockwise rotation with a polaris 2cylinder 440 cc which has a counterclockwise rotation. Will this work? The tranny is a foward/reverse with high and low.

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

it shouldent make a dif, only your shifter will know the diference

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

if polyethilin welding with a soldering iron will work best,
you can pop rivet polyethilin panals behind some repair spots with or without welding as well, use marine rivets, i have herd folks say that mcmaster car has polyethilin sheets fer sale,
if it turns out to be an A.B.S. body instead than i sell A.B.S. repair kits,
however that is unlikely, to check anyway hold an asatone soaked rag
( caution highly flamable ) agensed a remote part of body such as inside engine compartment, if after a few min there is no chainge at all it is polyethiline, if you can dig your finger nail into softend plastic it is a.b.s
good luck in your restoration!

By Big Bob Hall on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Huslers are not ABS they use the good Poly sorry dave no sale here Ha ha.

By Terry Pavick (Tjdelta) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Thanks for the replies guys. I have decided to go with a new Vanguard 4 cycle motor after talking to Richard. I have solved the platic type on the body also along with the year of this machine. I have also decided to remove the frame and do a complete restore on this machine. Does anyone know the advantage of a bilge pump and where I may find one that would be sufficient for the Hustler. Also where I plan on using the machine I have several rivers and would like to journey up a few of these, has anyone ever mounted an outboard motor on the rear of these machines, and if so what would be a good size motor for this. Thanks for all the help so far.

By roadwolf on Unrecorded Date: Edit

b.b.hall, dave said if it turns out to be abs, didn't say it is. can't you read?

By jody on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I have a Hustler 6x6. It has to be between an 82-85 model. It has 16Hp Kohler engine. Engine runs great, transmission (T-20) skid steer has been rebuilt about 4 years ago, and the body has no cracks. The only thing needing work is the drive line on the left side. The middle sprockets on the left side must be out of line or something, becuase when you get the machine in a bind, like in mud, or extensive turning, the chain comes off. I think the sprockets are out of line. I haven't tried to work on it much, because I don't know much about it. Anyway, what I am wondering is what is a good asking price for a machine like this. I want to sell it, but have no idea what to ask for it. Or maybe, someone could give me a name of someone that works on sprockets for these machines. Thanks for any help or suggestions.

By masteratver on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Richard Clark owner of this stie has Hustler parts, he also
pays cash for machines .

Bill

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

jody most small machine shops can rebuild that sproket set for you with new sprokets as most sprokets are a catelog item, so the question is are your axels not strat, that is do you have bad berings leting your axel move out ov alignment?
this is how sprokets can get out of alignment, as well i guess as too far outward from alignment or pushed twards senter of vehicle from it's proper alignment point, you dident say,
any way if your sprokets are in good shape the chain will stay on under some amazing strain, however if theyr worn out like mine they pop off under very little strain no matter how you align them, so first look cloasly to see if they are worn out, and if so take a drive down to local small machine shop for an estemate, count number of teeth on sprokets involved so they can look them up in a catelog to figure out the cost,
or even better still call richard clark on the phone as he dosent have the time realy to respond to e-mail, and ask him if he has this sproket!
hustelers were quality machines so he should have it

By Marc Stobinski (Jerseybigfoot) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Also check the transmission to see if it is loose. The bracket attachment to trans has slotted holes and the trans has walked out of my bracket a few times . Cured that problem a strap going over the top of the trans back to to the trans mounting plate. The other problem may be a cracked frame at the center axle bearing. Repaired my frame which had at least 20 cracks.
Terry P. The 20hp Kohler Command also fits very nice in the Hustler.

By jody on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Thanks for the replies. I have another question, which could be the problem. The sprocket set on the left side is different than the right side. Is this normal? It seems that the previous owner has used a sprocket set that came off another machine or something, because the sprockets are not the same distance apart from each other. The inside sprocket that goes to the tranny, is about 2 inches to far to the right, and the outside sprocket which goes to the back axle is abut 1 or 2 inches to far to the left. Therefore if I was to move the sprocket as far to the left as it could go to line up the tranny chain, the outside sprocket would be way out of line with the back. This is confusing, but I think you guys can understand what I mean. The sprocket set on the right side have the three sprockets closer together. Your thoughts on what I should do please. The bearings, and axles all seem fine. I do believe the problem is in the sprockets.
Thanks.

By Marc Stobinski (Jerseybigfoot) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

The sprockets are different because the T-20 trans is off set to the right. In any case the if the chains don't line up you have a serious problem. You may also have a sheared drive bolt or the axle was not drilled in the proper position to bolt down the sprocket.

By Byron Pebworth on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I have a hustler that is most of the way complete. But I need a upper body section. Someone before me cut the seats out for easier access to the drive train. I am looking for a new or used body upper half. I think it is from the 70s. any help is welcomed. I am in the Chesapeake, VA. area

Byron