I am looking to replace the original tired Kohler KT17 twin in my CC682, it is losing compression. The only drop in replacement for this tractor from Kohler is the KT17 Series II, which is over $2000. (Shoot, I can get an engine for my CAR cheaper than that LOL) The only improvement I see SII has over my old KT engine is higher oil pressure, other than that is is basically the same now somewhat antiquated engine still with points and no oil filter standard on it.
I see this one engine warehouse sells a Honda GX610 V Twin commercial grade engine as a replacement kit for the KT17. The kit will bolt the Honda engine right in, and in calling these people who sell it they said the Honda will run smoother, quieter, cooler, start easier (esp. cold, I use a snow blower), and use less gas than the KT17 SII plus it has an oil filter and should last every bit as long if not longer than the KT. Best part is it costs over $700 less than the KT, and that is for the entire conversion kit.
Just curious if anyone here with a 682/782 CC has installed the Honda replacement engine, and what they think of it in comparison to the original Kohler. If no major reserves from anyone, I am going to go Honda. OK, so my old Cub will no longer be an, "All American," tractor, but I just can't see spending $700+ more for a lesser engine just to be patriotic /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
I searched the web high and low, and could find nothing negative to be said about the Honda GX610, so this replacement sounds like a no-brainer.
-Fordlords-
I see this one engine warehouse sells a Honda GX610 V Twin commercial grade engine as a replacement kit for the KT17. The kit will bolt the Honda engine right in, and in calling these people who sell it they said the Honda will run smoother, quieter, cooler, start easier (esp. cold, I use a snow blower), and use less gas than the KT17 SII plus it has an oil filter and should last every bit as long if not longer than the KT. Best part is it costs over $700 less than the KT, and that is for the entire conversion kit.
Just curious if anyone here with a 682/782 CC has installed the Honda replacement engine, and what they think of it in comparison to the original Kohler. If no major reserves from anyone, I am going to go Honda. OK, so my old Cub will no longer be an, "All American," tractor, but I just can't see spending $700+ more for a lesser engine just to be patriotic /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
I searched the web high and low, and could find nothing negative to be said about the Honda GX610, so this replacement sounds like a no-brainer.
-Fordlords-