Did she blow??

[lawnranger44]

Originally Posted by Creative Lawn Care

Last question, I did check J Thomas. The engine is $849 plus shipping. It looks like that is complete, as in just unbolt the old one and put on the new, is that correct? Mine does not have elec start but I can have it on the replacement engine for $90 more. I think it would be worth it, but would it work ok since I dont have it now? Thanks

Surely it's not as simple as unbolt the old and bolt on the new?

[specialtylc]

Originally Posted by Creative Lawn Care

Ok second question...Shouldnt it have made it longer? I mean thats really not that many hours. I keep up with the maintenance very well.

My 15hp Kaw quit on us last fall, only had 1400 hours. Valves stuck, bent push rods, etc. I think what killed mine was the plugged up air passage that goes from the carb area to the head, I found it after I took it apart. I bought a 17hp Kaw engine from J Thomas to replace it.

[specialtylc]

Originally Posted by lawnranger44

Surely it's not as simple as unbolt the old and bolt on the new?

Yes it is , Really. Remove clutch, throttle cable, fuel line and 4 bolts. Less than 1 hour to swap.