hgpsmerk 8 #1 Posted February 21, 2022 Does any one out there know of a replacement engine for a 1985 wheel horse 314-8 garden tractor? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,391 #2 Posted February 21, 2022 20 minutes ago, hgpsmerk said: Does any one out there know of a replacement engine Some have replaced them with harbor Freight engines. What is wrong with your current engine? Can it be rebuilt? Place an ad in the wanted section on this forum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,785 #3 Posted February 21, 2022 @richmondred01 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,177 #4 Posted February 21, 2022 55 minutes ago, hgpsmerk said: replacement engine for a 1985 wheel horse 314-8 There are 3 other engines that are direct crosses to your 14hp -- K241 (10hp) K301 (12hp) and K341 (16hp) Tell us what is wrong with your eng ... as much knowledge as there is on this forum someone can no doubt give you multiple choices/ideas/options. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hgpsmerk 8 #5 Posted February 21, 2022 It has a bad knock and blows alittle smoke on start up. I want to either fix or rebuild before it would throw a rod or something. It's a spring project and it is a back up for our original 314-8 which has over 3200 hours on it. PS thanks for fast reply!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,177 #6 Posted February 21, 2022 14 minutes ago, hgpsmerk said: bad knock and blows alittle smoke on start up Well, the bottom line with the words "bad knock" is ... youre gonna HAVE to go in there and find the problem before the engine is damaged beyond repair. There are 2-3 reasons for a bad knock and all need quick diagnosis. Usually a "bad" knock is the rod being worn and if run will come loose and ..... it can be ugly! These engines are relatively easy to pull and take the head and pan off for an inspection, this will tell you quickly if it is the rod, - or less likely the piston. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hgpsmerk 8 #7 Posted February 21, 2022 That's my plan once it gets above 30 degrees here. Thanks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,630 #8 Posted February 21, 2022 3200 hours is alot on any engine, but if you can rebuild that Magnum you can likely get that much more from it. Unlike most newer engines, the K series and Magnum single cylinders are truly rebuildable with very long lifespans afterward. The blocks themselves are identical between the two for a given horsepower. Specs are where the block style diverges, but you can quickly discern the differences with some research. Same for the cranks, valvetrain, and so on. Only the peripheral items (basically bearing plate, starter, ignition system, and sheetmetal) are different. This allows for some flexibility when looking for parts. As a side note- when you remove the balance gears, they make great paperweights. Don't put them back or try to replace them. Kohlers have some of the best documentation for rebuilding of any engine. It is almost impossible to mess one up if you follow the service manual, and they can be downloaded for free. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
