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Sam Mac 07-19-2015 10:18 AM

Look on Craig's list for the following 2160, 2165, 2185, LT2180 they all make great organ donors. Probably a couple others also. 16HP Vanguard or 18HP Kohler CH.

Alvy 07-19-2015 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by R Bedell (Post 338168)
As an educated guess.........you have a broken connecting rod. You can tell by removing the spark plugs and rotating the engine. The broken rod will result in no pressure on the effected side when you put you finger over the spark plug hole.

Good call.

OP did you find source of the leak? New window in block?

KentuckyCub 07-19-2015 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Alvy (Post 338185)
Good call.

OP did you find source of the leak? New window in block?

I couldn't find the hole, but I olny took the passenger side heat shield off. I see what looks like a small crack but can't be sure.

Really frustrating because I just spent a bunch of money and time tuning it up. Guess it was more than her old heart could handle!
Is 1811 a big upgrade?
Any opinions on new cub zero turns?

KentuckyCub 07-19-2015 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam Mac (Post 338183)
Look on Craig's list for the following 2160, 2165, 2185, LT2180 they all make great organ donors. Probably a couple others also. 16HP Vanguard or 18HP Kohler CH.

Thanks! I was wondering this. There are a bunch out there and didn't know what to avoid.

Oak 07-19-2015 12:05 PM

Cub ZTR...prolly not any good unless you wanna drop $8k+ on one and then I would prolly go with a Kubota or Exmark. If the box store sells it, it is garbage!

I would just find a good motor and drop in it. The 1811 is the same tractor you have with a hydro lift and nothing else. The Mags were awesome motors in their day but looks like it's time to look for a Kohler Command of a Briggs Vanguard.

RR1862CC 07-19-2015 12:50 PM

Where are you in Kentucky? There is a nice 1811 on Craiglist in Middlesboro Ky.

KentuckyCub 07-19-2015 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RR1862CC (Post 338205)
Where are you in Kentucky? There is a nice 1811 on Craiglist in Middlesboro Ky.

Crestwood, pretty good haul to there.


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