jd gt262 fc540v replacement motor

rsjr

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hi i have a john deere gt 262 with a kawasaki fc540 v motor that has a bad rod knock in it can i put a kawasaki fh491v in it as a replacement motor
 

bertsmobile1

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Yes.
It will be down a little on power.
Check the spark coil as JD used an electronic advance to get a better power response form the engine.
If they both have a single small wire then direct swap.
If the mower has a 3 wire one then the entire ignition will have to be swapped over.
 
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