Vermeer 665 grinder question

[F250buyer]

The primary question is hopefully not to dumb. I have a chance to buy a 1986 Vermeer 665 for $500. The problem is that the pulley shaft broke off the motorshaft. I assume that I will have to replace the crankshaft and pulley at least. The motor does run.
The question is: what model engine is used on this grinder? It is a Wisconsin gas engine.
Second, is it worth the effort? Thanks

 

[MOE]

Pretty sure it's a V465D

 

[1936ford]

The primary question is hopefully not to dumb. I have a chance to buy a 1986 Vermeer 665 for $500. The problem is that the pulley shaft broke off the motorshaft. I assume that I will have to replace the crankshaft and pulley at least. The motor does run.
The question is: what model engine is used on this grinder? It is a Wisconsin gas engine.
Second, is it worth the effort? Thanks

BUY IT, I JUST SOLD ONE WITH A DIESEL ON IT FOR 8500.00 IF YOUR IN SO. CA. I HAVE A MOTOR FOR IT. I HAVE ANOTHER 665 THAT IS REAL NICE AND WILL CUT WITH THE BEST OF THEM FOR 8500.00 IT NEEDS NOTHING, CAN EMAIL PIC'S CALL ME 951-323-2738 I ALSO HAVE AN OLD MODEL 10 THAT WILL CUT AS FAST AS AN NEW 50K STUMPER FOR 3K.

 

[Steve-Maine]

Steve-Maine

The problem that the cranks break is the strain on end of crankshaft from the drive belts. I lost 3 engines on a 2465 Vermeer and went to an 80HP Diesel with a rockford clutch. Its hard to find those long crankshaft. If you want to stick with a V465D Wisc, I would find one with a rockford clutch so the strain is on the clutch. Wisc or Vermeer came out with an outboard bearing for the long shaft crankshaft. It worked OK but I would use a clutch. We change a few over to clutches and never had a problem. Good Luck

 

[F250buyer]

Thanks to all

Thanks everybody. You have given me a few options. I'll start searching for the Rockford clutch.