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Author:	{uZa}Studdog [ Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:23 pm ]
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I have to replace the Kohler engine on my riding mower. Something let loose on the inside and trashed the engine. All hardware: muffler, air cleaner, ect... is still usable. The sad part is that it only has 200 hours on it! Anyways, I was wondering if anyone knew of any place that I could get one for a reasonable price. The best I have found is about $1800. If you have any ideas, it’s greatly appreciated. Here’s my engine info: From Kohler Engine Sticker: Family: SKH725U1G2RB Model #: CV725S Spec #: 69540 725cc Serial #: 3005521301 Replacement Engine info from Internet: 25HP KOHLER COMMAND CV730S EHP - REPLACEMENT ENGINE CV730-0016 Model: PACV730-0016 Replaces 69526, 69540, 69541, 69543, 69551 From Garden Tractor Owner’s Manual: Craftsman, 26.0 hp, Electric Start, 50” Mower, Automatic, Garden Tractor Tractor Model #: 917.273323 Engine Model #: CV26S (this is not the same as engine sticker, and I am not sure why??? I bought this tractor new!) Engine Type: 69540 Kohler CV26-69540 Craftsman Engine Model #: 143961300 (From Sears website) Thanks, Studdog

Author:	{uZa}Col. Hogan [ Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:18 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Any Engine Ideas?
Hey Stud, this should work great on your mower!!!!!!!!! 350 LATE STYLE ROLLER CAM BLOCK WITH FULL ROUND SEAL GM 350 CRANKSHAFT PERFORMANCE CONNECTING RODS 9:73 HYPEREUTECTIC PISTONS SPEED PRO MOLY RINGS COMP CAMSHAFT: DURATION @ 050,218/224, LIFT 534/529 HEAVY DUTY ROLLER TIMING SET HEAVY DUTY TRIMETAL ENGINE BEARINGS HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP NEW EDELBROCK ALUMINUM HEADS WITH 64cc COMBUSTION CHAMBERS HARD SEATS AND GUIDES FOR UNLEADED FUEL HARDENED PUSHRODS, ROLLER LIFTERS, AND ROLLER ROCKER ARMS. NEW OIL PAN, TIMING COVER, CHROME VALVE COVERS NEW HARMONIC BALANCER NEW FLEXPLATE FOR AUTO TRANS (STD TRANS FLYWHEEL EXTRA) BALANCED, BLUE PRINTED ASSEMBLED AND PAINTED. New High Performance Polished Intake Manifold New 4 Barrel Carburetor, 650 CFM Thunder Series New Blue Printed HEI Distributor with 53,000 Volt Coil New Champion Spark Plugs, Ignition Wires, Electric Choke ASSY New Thermostat Chrome Housing New High Volume Fuel Pump, And New Water Pump New Dip Stick, Tube, And Oil Filter New Air Cleaner, Complete P.C.V. Ventilation System Hot Run Tested And All Valves Adjusted Free Installation DVD Ignition Timing And Carburetor Fully Adjusted, Engine Is Dialed In Packaged and Crated This 400 hp engine you can have all for: $ 6,086.00

Author:	{uZa}mattbaker [ Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:00 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Any Engine Ideas?
Stud,with only 200 hours check your warranty you should be good unless you bought it in some back ally.Good luck and check with your local lawn care supply company.

Author:	{uZa}Studdog [ Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:58 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Any Engine Ideas?
Woof Woof Hogie! That's what I'm talking about! Matt I agree that it should be a warranty job since that motor is suppose to go way past that. Unfortunately the mower is 8 yrs old and the manufacturer thinks that is to old for warranty. I say bull crud! When a piston rod shatters on a motor with 200 hours, something was wrong with the rod. I am in discussions with Kohler, but I'm not sure I will get much help.

Author:	{uza}hitechredneck [ Tue Mar 31, 2009 1:51 am ]
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Here are a few ideas: LAFAYETTE WAREHOUSE INC 115 S 3RD ST LAFAYETTE, IN 47902 (765)742-5065 LAFAYETTE MOWER REPAIR 720 S EARL AVE LAFAYETTE, IN 47904 (765)448-9956 MC DOWELL'S POWER EQUIPMENT 1613 KOSSUTH STREET LAFAYETTE, IN 47905 (765)742-5354 There is also an outfit called Cassady's Equipment Care & Repair 9818 E. 800 S. Lafayette, IN 47905 (765)296-4376 Not sure if they handle Kohler or not... Also, you might try opening it up and seeing how damaged it is... Might be cheaper to rebuild, even if you have to get a new block... Might be able to bore it out and get oversized pistons... Many, many options...

Author:	Mr.POW{uZa} [ Tue Mar 31, 2009 9:11 am ]
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This place is amazing. The parts I bought for my snowblower were 1/3 the cost of the local dealers. They have almost everything. http://www.m-and-d.com/

Author:	{uZa}mattbaker [ Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:57 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Any Engine Ideas?
{uZa}Studdog wrote: Woof Woof Hogie! That's what I'm talking about! Matt I agree that it should be a warranty job since that motor is suppose to go way past that. Unfortunately the mower is 8 yrs old and the manufacturer thinks that is to old for warranty. I say bull crud! When a piston rod shatters on a motor with 200 hours, something was wrong with the rod. I am in discussions with Kohler, but I'm not sure I will get much help. Fight them Stud,keep calling someone higher up until the make it right with you.Also rebuilding lawnmower motors most times don't work out.Give Kohler hell Stud.

Author:	{uZa}1terribleshot [ Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:23 am ]
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Col Hogan I LIKE your thinking

Author:	{uZa}Col. Hogan [ Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:11 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Any Engine Ideas?
Thanks Terrible! I was just thinking he could way more then 200 hours of fun I mean work out this motor. Just think, Stud, you could also cruise the Boulevard that night!!!!

Author:	{uZa}Studdog [ Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:13 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Any Engine Ideas?
{uZa}Col. Hogan wrote: Thanks Terrible! I was just thinking he could way more then 200 hours of fun I mean work out this motor. Just think, Stud, you could also cruise the Boulevard that night!!!! Get my mower runnin' Head out on the highway Lookin' for adventure And whatever comes my way Yeah Darlin' go make it happen Mow the world in a love embrace Mow all of your grass at once And explode into space I like smoke and lightning Heavy metal thunder Racin' with the wind And the feelin' that I'm under Yeah Darlin' go make it happen Mow the world in a love embrace Mow all of your grass at once And explode into space Like a true nature's child I was born, born to mow grass I find no grass is too high I never wanna die Born to mow grass Born to mow grass

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