You could prob find another Lt with a shot K46 take the motor and scrap the rest. It'll be about 100 to 300 bux

 

thats a good idea, at least, i can hear it run:thThumbsU

 

JD, I suspect the bolt pattern on these engines have not changed in a long time, one of my favorites is the old flat head Briggs.
Lots of old mowers on Craiglist that still run good.
I have mowed with 8 hp and a 44" deck often- you just go slower. I am sure an 11 hp would be fine.

 

The 100 series frames are designed so you can fit just about any vertical shaft engine in it. Anything from a K series Kawasaki to an Intek or Professional series Briggs (not recommended) to a Command series Kohler...

 

Now that you mention it, look for a Kohler for a L110 or an STX

 

will a v twin fit in this tractor?

 

Unless you are an experienced fabricator you need to use an engine family that was available from the factory. Otherwise you will be making an exhaust pipe. The frame has an industry standard dual bolt pattern set of holes for mounting the engine. The only modern OHV engines not offered in L100 Series were the Kawasaki singles and twins and the Briggs Vanguards . I also don't remember the Kohler Courage motors being offered.

As long as the motor has a 1" crank stub and you can buy a factory ex pipe you are good . The wiring may take some adapting due to lack of a voltage regulator on a lot of low end donor mowers.

 

If you were not able to rotate the old eng by hand...probably have a seized counter weight on crankshaft.and may not be able to disassemble the engine...thou repairing it would prob be your most economical choice...maybe pull it, open the sump..and see what happened..Lots of used parts on Ebay for these common intek engines..Otherwise, I'd shop Craigs List and mower shops for used BS engine..muffler and exhaust pipe can get pricey if not using same BS OHV family swap....Yes..a V twin will fit..

 

Find a JD L100 Series unit with a bad tranny and you will have everything you need. I would recommend an L110 with the Kohler Command single or an L111, L118, L120 with the Briggs Intek twins. By doing this you will have the exhaust pipes and muffler needed to make it work. Or take your tranny and put it in the new unit.

 

As Rayjay said, finding another L1xx with bad trans would be the easiest way to go. I just swapped a B&S 19.5hp opposed twin into an L108 that had a much newer B&S 19hp single.

Make sure that whatever engine you buy has a fuel pump, and get the header/muffler that goes with it. The L1xx series usually have the fuel tank under the seat and need the pump.

 

so a B&S intek or kohler command from another brand won't work?

 

Yes it will bolt right on. You will have to buy an ex pipe. The ex from the other brand won't fit the JD.

 

just make sure the crankshaft is 1"x 3 5/32" and it'll bolt right on and work but you might have an exhaust issue or wiring needing to be re done if it's a different brand.. MTD with a blown Vari-drive would be great donor and cheap.. Another single cylinder B&S should plug right in to the connector

 

They make Intek singles and twins. Same for Kohler Commands. Both will bolt to the frame and with the correct exhaust pipes and muffler you are set. You would also need the matching throttle cables. Tractor data.com has all the different combos.

 

If you want a Kohler twin I believe the L130 is a 17.5 horse

 

v-twin will fit. May need trim hood. But hardest part, because of the pulley design. I've seen a guy do his with engine offset to one side to get belt system working right.

 

i wanna thank everyone for your help
i will look out for an engine and let you guys know what i come out with
today i,m giong to remove the old engine and clean up the tractor
i believe she has low hours due that she has no worn signs and no rust anywhere

 

Here's a couple pics of the twin I put in an L108 for inspiration.

The air induction cowl on the hood had to be trimmed because the twin was a little taller than the single.

 

today i took the engine apart
found hole in side of block
rod was in pieces
piece broke off counter weight
cam shaft broke
i think crank is bad also
head and piston looks ok but has lots of carbon crud
rings and cylinder , i don't know
engine cover looks good to me but don't know

i know the block can be repaired
but do you guys think i should repair this engine?
a use engine seems hard to come by as a lot of other people are looking for the same