clemet 146 #1 Posted October 2, 2016 I was looking for a couple parts for my 73, and decided to check craigslist. The funny part is when I started dialing the number for the ad it happened to pull up the guys name from my contacts.... So I scored a heck of a deal by trading a couple things that I was no longer using. Both tractors need rebuilding, but the majority of the pieces are there plus they are both 8 speeds. There is only one good deck between them, but the one that is rusted out at least has a bunch of good parts still. The spindles still spin freely. The 417-8 was in use until June, and only has a knock that sounds like a wrist pin. The 310-8 smokes so it will need punched out, the carb is toast so it will need replaced. My plan is to fix up the 417 and keep it as a worker with my blade on it, and move trailers around. Eventually I want to put a loader on it. I don't figure for about $200 (what I valued my trade as) it wasn't a bad deal. Now to get the wife to see the value in them since all she sees in "junk" that will clutter up the yard. 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,345 #2 Posted October 2, 2016 Nice score. I really like the 417. Ironically, member Slammer had a 310-8 and a 417-8 for sale at the Mid Mo M&G event a couple of weeks ago. I fell in love with the 417, but low tractor funds prevented me from even thinking about it. I really like the maroon stripe Wheel Horses. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Devil 5 #3 Posted October 2, 2016 Great finds, I'm working on a 310-8 right now 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #4 Posted October 2, 2016 thats why its dangerous reading craigslist. but you got nice stuff....so....keep reading it. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #5 Posted October 2, 2016 I like the 417...........OK,I like the 310 too.Both great tractors.Have fun with your new toys. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,674 #6 Posted October 2, 2016 I had always heard that s were scarcer than hens teeth in Virginia, and here you come making a major score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #7 Posted October 2, 2016 7 minutes ago, 953 nut said: I had always heard that s were scarcer than hens teeth in Virginia, and here you come making a major score. Depends what part of Virginia I guess, seems like quite a bit around my general area but prices now that's another matter,Jeff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #8 Posted October 2, 2016 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: I had always heard that s were scarcer than hens teeth in Virginia, and here you come making a major score. The Horses are plentiful in Va. You just have to know where to look! I have 3 horses for sale now. Actually, I'm inventory rich with tractors and parts. 1 hour ago, WVHillbilly520H said: Depends what part of Virginia I guess, seems like quite a bit around my general area but prices now that's another matter,Jeff. Jeff nailed this one: prices are a little bit high. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clemet 146 #9 Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) So after spending most of the day looking things over, and playing with the 417 it has no spark so I really can't tell what kind of shape the motor is in yet. I have not been able to find any ID tags on it any where. The tin work is all removed, and either I am missing the piece that had the id decal or it is gone. The air filter cover says Kohler Series 2 so I am thinking it is a KT17 series 2 based on that alone. I did see where someone had removed the oil sensor and JB weld the hole for it closed (yay me and having to fix that). If it is a KT17 series 2 where is the best (cheapest) place to get a rebuild I looked at Pat's Small Engine and don't really want to pay more to rebuild a twin cylinder engine than a 350 Chevrolet I am fine with aftermarket and for that engine of course he only had Kohler. I also have the electric lift actuator off it, but the motor is shot. Is there a source for just the motor or am I stuck looking to do something different since there again I don't want to spend around $400 for just a deck lift. I will put a hydraulic pump on the pto (saginaw power steering pump) and then use a hydraulic cylinder for lift purposes. Thinking about a loader for it as I said anyhow so that may be the route I go unless I can get an electric motor for a reasonable price. If it comes down to it I am tempted to rework the Magnum 10 in the 310 and put it in the 417 cause I prefer the overall size of the 417 since it is close to my '73. Oh and for the guys in VA that are looking I will be selling the 310 at some point. Edited October 2, 2016 by clemet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #10 Posted October 3, 2016 Hello and to the forum! Looks like 2 projects at the same time will keep you busy for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
