318 Motor Question

The 318 is an Onan B43G, right? I had a 316 so I know a little about this.

I think you might be able to convert over to a B&S with some work. I remember a thread on that somewhere..........

I think there are "kits" you can buy to convert to Honda power, and there are guys selling Onan long and short blocks if you want to rebuild the one you have.

Check these out Murph:

http://www.smallenginewarehouse.com/RepowerItems.asp?Brand=John Deere&Model=318

http://www.shopgreendealer.com/31820hpkohlerrepowerkit.aspx

What do you mean by blown...as in rod through the side of the motor, engine won't start and stay running, it burns allot of oil and runs ruff?

Brian said:

The 318 is an Onan B43G, right? I had a 316 so I know a little about this.

I think you might be able to convert over to a B&S with some work. I remember a thread on that somewhere..........

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Machines made before mid 1987 had the Onan B43G (up to s/n 420000). The 318's made thereafter, until 1992, had the P218G. The difference is point ignition vs electronic. Neither are in production any longer, though parts are available as long as you have an intact engine block (cast aluminum). If the block is bad, look on Craigslist for the occasional opportunity, though they are getting rarer and rarer. There are also Honda replacements on eBay for around $1700-1800 or something, but I understand it's not a perfectly smooth swapout. Some parts of the tractor have to be modified.

I know of a brand new P218G sitting on a dealers shelf (last time I checked). As I recall, it was going for $2200.

I don't have a bad thing to say about the P218G.

$2,200 seems a bit steep, no?

Ensoll said:

Machines made before mid 1987 had the Onan B43G (up to s/n 420000). The 318's made thereafter, until 1992, had the P218G. The difference is point ignition vs electronic. Neither are in production any longer, though parts are available as long as you have an intact engine block (cast aluminum). If the block is bad, look on Craigslist for the occasional opportunity, though they are getting rarer and rarer. There are also Honda replacements on eBay for around $1700-1800 or something, but I understand it's not a perfectly smooth swapout. Some parts of the tractor paints have to be modified.

I know of a brand new P218G sitting on a dealers shelf (last time I checked). As I recall, it was going for $2200.

I don't have a bad thing to say about the P218G.

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You can have a price that seems steep to 299,999,999 people in the US as long as there's the one who says, "Awesome, I'll take it!".

I agree, that amount is over my limit too. But to someone else who can't cope with losing their 318, it might be worth it.

johnnyboy said:

$2,200 seems a bit steep, no?

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Price it by parts,then say that is a bit steep!


Greg

Thanks for the input, too much money to fix so i'm gonna pass on the 318. It has a rod through the side of the block.