I'm going to trade a JD LX176 for one of the two in the subject line. The JD will run good when started, but starting it is the problem. Very hard to start, if you can start it. I suspect the ACR is bad in it and it's part of the cam shaft and that's NLA from Kawasaki and JD. It also has the common hood problem of that JD era - broken.
Anyways I might trade it for either a 1250 or a 1450. Both would be projects. The 1450 is really rough looking - someone at one time tried to paint it red. It will run but has a noise in the engine. It's also missing the head lights, grille insert, tie rod and the deck is rough.
The 1250 is in good shape, cosmetically. It's also complete, but will require an engine rebuild.
Though I would like the hdyro lift of the 1450, I'm leaning towards the 1250 as it's in the best shape. Both will probably need an engine rebuild.
Who knows I'm change my mind and pull the engine off that JD and see if I can fix the ACR, but I would rather have one of those Cubs instead. Whatever I do, will require some work and money.
Also I'd been told about a 1450 and a 1650 that I might go see. Decisions, decisions, don't you just love it when you have options?
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