just rescued a 7119 from bone yard

[Guest]

hi everyone i am new to your message board and just purchased a 7119.i hated to see this tractor just sitting and rusting away so i had to have it. i rescued a 1964 wheel horse about 2 years ago and did by best to restore and it came out pretty good.at the time i used the wheel horse board for valuable info and they were all very helpfull. i didnt hesitate to buy the 7119 because of the support i could get from folks like you. well anyway its a 1981 model with a kholer magnum 20 that has thrown a rod from what i understand a 19 was the origanal motor.i have the engine apart,i was wondering if another motor would work sent off for the manuals and it shows a v-twin in one of the photos? these engines are expensive (kholer magnums) Just would like everyones opinon on my options.i can locate a cub cadet tractor model 72 with the k-161 motor if someone wants to trade? the rest of the tractor is in very good condition new seat light surface rust still has the origanal headlights is a hydro and has bar tires.the tractor has no dents or rust holes it came with a very good three bladed deck.please if anyone can help me out email me or post remember i can trade the cub for something thanks to everyone in advance that can comment.

[JohnN 0]

If you do a search for "Johnn", you'll find the whole story of putting a K341 in to a 7117H I'll write back later.

[MikeES 469]

You can find the Kohler "Command-18" V-twin cheaper than the opposed twin M20. It will work in your 7119. The M18 and M20 are still available but are about $1,600+. The CH18 is about $1300. What I don't know is, if a short block for the M20s are available and what the price is. Check out the short block. Good Luck! Mike S.

[tsjabs 0]

If you have the engine apart you can evaluate how bad the damage is from the thrown rod. I have welded up a couple of these engine blocks with good results. Tim

[Rob-B 0]

i might be able to help you out. e-mail me and we'll talk. rogerhey@yahoo.com