thanks for the in-puts my biggest problem with an engine other than the
original is that it is hard to find an electric start as I am too lazy to
pull start my rider. I am alredy having to pull start my walk mower and the
edge trimmer. I have looked at many other brands of engines and the
difficulty I am finding is the exhaust. The current chassis is made for the
exhaust to exit in the front of the tractor all other brands that I have
looked at exit to the side and I do not desire to cut the hood to allow this
to work. Has anyone made any modifications of this nature? This is turning
to a real winter project!




"kent" wrote in message
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I own a JD LX-176 that has thrown a rod in the 14hp Kawasaki engine. I
would like to know if anyone is able to tell me where to purchase a
replacement engine. The JD dealer wants over $1200 for a short block plus
$75 for the gasket kit not to mention LABOR. Does anyone have any
suggestions how to get this lawn tractor out of the garage and back on the
turf where it belongs? thanks in advance.

Kent