Differents of Kohler KT 17???
 

Hi Guys,

now, i've a new Question.
Whats the Different between the Kohler KT17 Series 2, with Spec. Nr.: 24301, and the Nr.: 24302?
I saw Parts of it in some US Ebay Auctions.
Can i buy this Parts, and will this Parts fit to my Block, Nr.: 24302?

Look at the Pic of my Cylinder, can i own this with this crack, after rebuild, or need i an New one?

mfg Georg:Cub8:

Georg,
I'm no expert, but I wouldn't use that cylinder. There's too much of a chance that the skirt of the piston or rings will come down into that area and chew itself to pieces.

Find a new jug, they are cheap and you'll be much better off in the end.

-Ray

Georg:

Kohler Spec Numbers:

24301 = Was made for John Deere
24302 = Was made for IH Cub Cadet

I would venture to say, that these motors are identical EXCEPT for the Crankshaft. The diameter of the crankshaft on the PTO end will be different

I had a small chip out on the bottom of one of my cylinder jugs also. The small chips did NOT effect the piston travel. So, the jug was bored .010 over and I have had NO problems. You can measure to see if the piston travels or is exposed to the "chip out area".

The jugs from the above Kohler Spec numbers would be interchangeable.



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Georg

I have a spare Kt17 also with a broke rod, I will tear down in a couple of days and if the jug is good you can have it. Make it simple on me and I'll ship USPS Priority International, just pay the shipping.

Scott

Georg

I'm not sure if jugs are interchangable from side to side, I think they are but I'm not sure, which of yours is damaged?

Scott

Scott:

YUP...The jugs are the same.

:IH Trusted Hand:

Thank you for the answeres,

@Murphy: Do you want to repair, or to Part the Engine, can i get the good Rod, and the Piston too?

Tomorrow, i will go to a Engine rebuilder, and look, if we can grind the Crank free of the Aluminium Parts, to get back the standard size.

I will make a reply, if i know more,

mfg Georg

Yes let me tear it down and I'll see what's good.

Scott

Georg:

As a suggestion, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you install two new connecting rods.

The connecting rods are made of aluminum. They have a tendency to become fatigued after years of operation. If you only install one (the broken one), the other may look good but CAN and often does let loose later. It is not worth tearing down the motor again, let alone any more damage.

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Georg...Please pay attention to Rolands recommendation on the rods...be safe and not sorry...replace both rods!!

Myron B