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So here's a question:
The engines used in the IH Cubs, for example, the K241A in my 108 I know have the "special" oil pan, as designated by the "A" in the model number. However, is there anything else special about the K241's used in the Cub Cadets (special crank, block, etc..)? I only ask because I have a weird thing where if I have a tractor, I HAVE to have a spare engine for it "just in case". Just nice to know if I have to get work done on the engine that's already in the tractor, I have another one standing by to use in the interim. I've been looking around for a spare (new shortblock or new rebuild), but I'm scared to drop the cash for something that I can't just drop in and go. There's a bunch of rebuilt K241's on eBay; some even say they're for IH Cubs, but I don't know what questions to ask to make sure the sellers know what they're talking about. Also, do our oil pans bolt up to any K241 or is the bottom of the block different for the special pan?
The engines used in the IH Cubs, for example, the K241A in my 108 I know have the "special" oil pan, as designated by the "A" in the model number. However, is there anything else special about the K241's used in the Cub Cadets (special crank, block, etc..)? I only ask because I have a weird thing where if I have a tractor, I HAVE to have a spare engine for it "just in case". Just nice to know if I have to get work done on the engine that's already in the tractor, I have another one standing by to use in the interim. I've been looking around for a spare (new shortblock or new rebuild), but I'm scared to drop the cash for something that I can't just drop in and go. There's a bunch of rebuilt K241's on eBay; some even say they're for IH Cubs, but I don't know what questions to ask to make sure the sellers know what they're talking about. Also, do our oil pans bolt up to any K241 or is the bottom of the block different for the special pan?