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Found it.....thanks!

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Hey, thanks a bunch!

Sorry to ask such a potentially broad ranging question but here goes: When comparing horsepower ranges from 14-17.5 in many riding mower brands are these different engine ratings from a common block size? My reason for asking is I do second life rebuilds on 38-42" mowers. I have a good 17.5...

Ok thanks...I've looked in all the obvious places, under the seat, on the rear panel on the frame with no luck. I'm going to hang it from my hoist and give the frame a look. Thanks again!

Was given a rough JD 105, S/N? 1GXD05EAEEE523372 Deere site does not recognize the s/n. It is above the engine info: Model 31R9 77 001 G1, s/n 13 0524 ZA 628 10 Would appreciate someone with more JD experience helping me finding a digital parts and operators manual. Thanks in advance!

Hey many thanks for your efforts....I decided to make a bushing...it will last a lot longer than the ones in the starter now.

Good plan, thanks for this...me old brain forgets about the industrial suppliers. Appreciate it!

Engine is a PS-26516 with a 12 098 22-S Starter In the Kohler parts site I see one can not order just the armature bushings. Anyone happen to know where to source these? They are "oillite" type bushings so I really don't want to make the out of just brass stock. Appreciate the assistance in...