I found a John Deere 317 that is missing the PTO, carb, coil, and seat but other than it's complete. The guy is asking $150 for it so I may not even ask permission from the wifey on this one I may just go get it.

 

Really, are they still writing tunes ?

 

Yea, that sounds like a good one. What's going to be the hardest to replace or most costly, -the PTO ?

 

They've been there since 2008 when the created and opened php.....

 

go 4 it!

317's are one of the better models.....

 

There really isn't alot that's hard to replace on these tractor's. The PTO is about $250-$275 and the coil is around $100-$150. The nice thing about this one is I don't have to be in a hurry to get it done.

I know, I am going to call the guy later today, I really want a 318 but I just can't seem to find one that's close to me that I can afford.

 

May have to go back to Burleson this afternoon. Got a hard bite on the 2005.

 

Found this @ http://www.tractordata.com/lawn-trac...17-engine.html

The early versions of the suffered from poor lubrication of the connecting rod journals when operated on hill sides. An improved KT17 Series II engine was used starting at engine specification number 24300 in 1982.
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Fun stuff Dave, -I believe I have the 15 HP Kaw, LX178. Strong engine, but it likes to slip out of reverse every now and again. Or it doesn't go into to gear solidly. I don't think theirs an adjustment for that. I've had it apart a couple times, painted it once.

Sold my Ford 1910 diesel, I use to have 26 apple trees on 10 acres, I couldn't keep the stack on the Ford for to long. Purchased a Deere 116, then traded that for this LX. All of these tractors ran very well. I also built a log splitter to run off the Ford's PTO, back then.

I wouldn't mind finding another to fix up as well, -pretty cool, fun!

 

Let em nibble then set the hook.....

 

Ok .....I got my history mumbled jumbled.....the 318 is the better of the two and the one in most demand.....correct?

 

It is a fun hobby, that KT17 Series I really got a bad rap and they are not bad engines as long as you don't do a ton of side hill mowing. I have always had a soft spot for the older Deere tractors like mine because I have wanted one since I was about 10. The other thing is I looked at the newer tractors and to get what I have now would cost me close to 10k new.

 

Linch.....

 

yep

 

The hook may already be set. He offered 9800 and I said has to be 10,000. I am supposed to be back in Burleson at 4:00 to meet him.

 

Good luck!