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10-13-2013, 11:17 PM

KennyRogers KennyRogers is offline

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Kohler Magnum M18 - Rebuild or Replace

I am new to the forum, but I just acquired an 1872 from my pops. Cuts like a champ, needs a little TLC which I can provide no problem. However, I am a bit concerned about the engine. My pops rode it pretty good. It backfires a bit after I shut it off and is smoking a bit. I just changed the oil, not sure how much it is burning just yet. I need to choke it a bit to get it running, but otherwise starts fine.

This thing has been with me since childhood and I would like to keep it that way. The hydraulics are great, power steering was just rebuilt, my biggest concern is the engine.

So getting to the point. Does Kohler make an updated engine that I can drop in? Or can I get something close that I can stick in there with some slight mods? Am I faced with a rebuild? Can I still get parts for the Magnums to complete a rebuild?

If it is the choice between cutting the frame and re-welding mounts for an updated engine or re-building the engine, I will take the re-build.

Thanks for any help!

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