intek 20HP 31p977 0575 E1

Parts tree shows Briggs and stratton 3318773036 as the replacement for that engine, Shortblock is available for about $500-$570.
 
still cant decide.

$250 for a used engine
$600 for a new engine
$500 for a used lawn tractor that is comparable to the one I have.

the one I have has 450 hours on it, stored inside, before it went down it got new belts and blades sharpened.
 
2ball said:
still cant decide.

$250 for a used engine
$600 for a new engine
$500 for a used lawn tractor that is comparable to the one I have.

the one I have has 450 hours on it, stored inside, before it went down it got new belts and blades sharpened.
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It will depend on your personal preference, how much $$$ you have, how much you like the mower you have and if you want another mower sitting around for parts or......in the way! You are you, we are not.....you have to decide!
 
alright I took another shot at the drive pulley and got it off with a 5 foot pry bar. I got the engine off and I found a $150 used engine.

The used engine is a 17.5 HP intek, and the old engine is a 20 HP intek.

Will those lost 3.5 HP make a difference?
 
alright, so I got the engine in and it starts and runs.

1. I want to put a fuel cut off on the fuel line (gravity fed). Does the cut off go before the fuel filter or after the fuel filter?
2. there are some ethanol free gas place close to me. Is ethanol free gas worth the $1 more a gallon?
3. Will it eliminate gummed up carb problems?
4. does octane matter?
 
2ball said:
alright, so I got the engine in and it starts and runs.

1. I want to put a fuel cut off on the fuel line (gravity fed). Does the cut off go before the fuel filter or after the fuel filter?
2. there are some ethanol free gas place close to me. Is ethanol free gas worth the $1 more a gallon?
3. Will it eliminate gummed up carb problems?
4. does octane matter?
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Doesn't matter if the fuel shut-off is before or after the filter
I wouldn't pay $1 more a gallon during the mowing season, not a bad idea for setting through winter though
87-91 Octane for mowers
 
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