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I've got a 418 with a Kohler Magnum with almost 1800 hours on it.  It smokes a bit when started and sometimes when I engage the pto, so I'm thinking that at some point I'll have to overhaul the Kohler.  Reading through the forum I see loads of threads about the different engines but I'm wondering if it would be better to buy a rebuilt Kohler long block, add the remaining components, bolt it in and drive away.  Seems like I'd only be down for a week or two with the long block whereas getting the engine rebuilt could take a month or more.

 

Any thoughts?

 

 

Of course another option would be to buy a second 418 to cover the downtime but somehow I see a "shrink" in my future with that option as my better half is going to start wondering why the garage looks so red...

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Wheel-N-It

1. I think either of the three are good options.

2. If you have access to a 418 then you should buy it anyway. They are almost non-existant here where I live.

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smoreau

One thing if your going to buy a replacement magnum 18 is you will need to get one with the Torrington thrust bearing in it for the pto I have one in my 90 520 and it worked out great for a replacement engine, just not happy with the carb. Plan on trying a KT17 carb, just haven't got to it yet. As for the better half, just tell her it's no different then her shoe collection!

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AMC RULES

That's the ticket...

go for the  :wh: shrink. :handgestures-thumbsup:  

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