WHwest8597 85 #1 Posted April 3, 2010 I just picked up a 1985 417-8 no engine. Any suggestions on what engine I should use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butch 194 #2 Posted April 3, 2010 17HP-Kohler KT-170S Spec PS-24340. If you can't locate one my next choice would be a V-twin Evo. In fact if I had the know how the Evo would be my first choice! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 137 #3 Posted April 3, 2010 Diesel :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 74 #4 Posted April 3, 2010 A Kohler single or a twin is a good transplant,Rivk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #5 Posted April 4, 2010 Don't know how much you want to or can spend, but Small Engine Warehouse has a direct replacement Honda 24 horse that I think would fit nicely. They market it to replace the 417A engine but if you're going to have to search for a pulley and PTO set-up anyway, should only be some wiring modifications. Duff :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh1257 226 #6 Posted April 4, 2010 here my 417 a whit a new 18 hp kholor engine whit oil filter new kholor engine whit oil filter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
