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John Deere LX 176
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 |
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John Deere LX 176
"kent" wrote:
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 Does the X-17 mean 17 HP? Is it a side shaft? -- God Bless America - http://members.aol.com/flyitproudly/flag.html ------------------- http://NewsReader.Com/ -------------------- go #40 Usenet Newsgroup Service |
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John Deere LX 176
no it is a 14 HP with a vert. shaft. do many riding mowers have a horizonal
shaft? wrote in message ... "kent" wrote: 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 Does the X-17 mean 17 HP? Is it a side shaft? -- God Bless America - http://members.aol.com/flyitproudly/flag.html ------------------- http://NewsReader.Com/ -------------------- go #40 Usenet Newsgroup Service |
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John Deere LX 176
As long as you don't mind going with a different brand of engine I am sure
you can get one in to fit, you would need to know the size of the crankshaft & length (just the part that sticks out of the sump) and bolt pattern where the engine mount to the frame. then maybe a few things of changing where the fuel line is routed and throttle cable etc. Ask the dealer if they can provide that option. I guess the cost of repairing a JD is not one of its good point such as this case. |
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John Deere LX 176
"kent" wrote:
no it is a 14 HP with a vert. shaft. do many riding mowers have a horizonal shaft? You can get a complete 15 hp Koehler for half that price. Here's a link: http://www.jackssmallengines.com/kveng.cfm wrote in message ... "kent" wrote: 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 Does the X-17 mean 17 HP? Is it a side shaft? -- God Bless America - http://members.aol.com/flyitproudly/flag.html ------------------- http://NewsReader.Com/ -------------------- go #40 Usenet Newsgroup Service -- God Bless America - http://members.aol.com/flyitproudly/flag.html ------------------- http://NewsReader.Com/ -------------------- go #40 Usenet Newsgroup Service |
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John Deere LX 176
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 ... 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 |
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John Deere LX 176
Other brands may come with a muffler that will go out the side but there is
nothing saying you have to use their muffler. Normally when a tractor is built they don't use mufflers from the engine manufacture. so my best advise would be to try and retro fix the original muffler to fit the new engine you may be able to do this one your own or with some help from a muffler shop. |
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John Deere LX 176
Sometimes Snapper dealers can get the Kaw engines a little cheaper.
Ken Shelton http://www.stores.ebay.com/id=8825968 "kent" wrote in message ... 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 |
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Have you tried www.smallplantbreakers.com they have many used good parts.
If not there phone them as i collect bits and bobs from there and there is alot not listed yet. |
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