My JD314

[88Racing]

Originally Posted by soutthpaw

Having worked for John Deere I can tell ya that the stuff they make now is the same Crap everyone else is making, even their larger equipment. but the old stuff like the 300 series you mentioned is just about bullet proof... Thus in good condition it can still garner a good price when sold..

When I got down to splitting the diff case away from the hydro pump assembly. My mouth dropped at the size of the gears in there! The stamp said it was a Dana 3. Wow! that is pretty bulletproof!

Lars

[88Racing]

Read alot on the kohler 14. Pretty much everyone leans towards a repower kit. The kit is sold with a Briggs vanguard v twin starting at 17 hp up to 23 hp. About $1100 for the first and $1400 for the second. It uses approx 1-2 ounces oil every hour of operation. Any thoughts?

Lars