Small Engine Question

[Ramper]

I need to replace the engine in my John Deere AMT 600.

http://www.smallenginewarehouse.com/RepowerItems.asp?Brand=John%20Deere&Model=AMT600

How hard would it be to use this engine:
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garde...lectric-Start-Gas-Engine/3587011/product.html

 

[pattenp]

Could be easy or could be the biggest PITA. Is the shaft size the same? Is the bolt pattern the same. The first site you listed shows an engine that they recommend as a replacement, is that one too much $$?

 

[OrangeDot3083]

I will say this about smallenginewarehouse.com I just ordered from them last week and their customer service is top notch. That and the motor I bought was packaged very well.

 

[CaseyJoes.]

Do not even waste your time swapping in some sort of clone garbage engine like that. As far as a small engine swaps go... nobody here is going to be able to tell you any specifics. You have to research for yourself the mounting pattern, crank size, crank centerline from base, overall dimensions, throttle and choke hookups. That will answer your major questions. Fix the engine you have or buy a good used engine (which will probably still outlast a new duraclone ching-chong whatever engine 5 times over).