317 Engine re-power

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Va Mike

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Herndon, Virginia
Tractor
International 350 Utility TLB, John Deere 790 w/ FEL, JD 317
I have a JD 317 (approx 1985) Garden Tractor that is in great working order.
It does smoke, sometimes more than others,,,,,,,.
It has a Kohler 17 HP engine.
I am nervous about the engines ability to continue to run strong.
I was going to take it down this winter and have it professionally rebuilt.
My concern is that the lubrication will still be a splash / oil bath system.
I would prefer to have a pressurized system.

Does anyone know if this machine (317) can be retrofitted with a Kohler Magnum 18. This is a little bigger engine, a little more power, and it has the pressurized oil system with filter.

I assume there will be some modifications necessary, but has anyone done it?
Any issues to watch out for or be aware of??

Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Mike
 
   / 317 Engine re-power
  • Thread Starter
#3  
Thanks for the reply.
I love my 317, however I ain't loving the price of that replacement engine.
I found a Kohler 18 HP, and was hoping it would swap in with minor modifications.
If the 18 won't fit I will probably take the 17 to the machine shop.
Thanks
Mike
 
   / 317 Engine re-power #4  
frankly, as long as the block isnt cracked, thats where id be taking it too. at least after a rebuild, youll know what youve got and should be good for many years to come. Good luck.
 
   / 317 Engine re-power #5  
I believe that the 83 317's had the series II Kohler in it which was a pressurized oil system.
 

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