I am about to buy a John Deere LX172.
It needs some help, but I can do the work.
It has a 14 hp overhead valve Kawasaki motor. I think these are pretty solid.
I have heard that the newer John Deere yard tractors are not built that well.
What do you folks think about the ones built in the mid...
I bought a 93 Toro T bar walk behind. It is a nice big mower.
I knew when I tested it that is needed a valve job.
I ordered new valves, all parts, springs, retainers. I used Chevy 350 lifters, as I have heard on many forums this is acceptable.
I tore the entire engine down to clean and inspect...