dalez 136 #1 Posted September 19, 2018 Hi- First post here. I have been going through a lot of post on replacement engines and the one thing that has me a little confused is what some are referring to lateral pressure on the crankshaft and needing an engine with bearings instead of bushings. I am assuming this is due to the pressure of the PTO when you engage it pushing against the engine from the side and not the pull from the drive belt. If this is the case then it you only use the tractor to pull trailers and other implements is this still important to look for when replacing an engine. My tractor 1988 310-8 Thanks Dale 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,116 #2 Posted September 19, 2018 You are correct in your analysis. No manual PTO no need for ball bearing and or thrust bearings. You can use electric PTO on engines without ball bearing and/or thrust bearing Welcome to Red Square 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalez 136 #3 Posted September 19, 2018 Great! Thanks for the confirmation. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #4 Posted September 19, 2018 Welcome to the forum !!! There's a lot of great info here and a lot of super people! oh and just want to warn you of the addiction!! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #5 Posted September 19, 2018 @dalez to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,464 #6 Posted September 19, 2018 Lots of people have been replacing engines with the Harbor Freight "Predator" engines with great results. I doubt that they will last 30 years like the cast iron Kohler, but for the money they will get you back on the lawn in short order. There are lots of posts on here about re-powering, If questions come up please post them here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
