12hp to 14.5hp engine swap.

[Blackstar]

Long shot here. Looking for some advice and direction. I have an old 1970's era Cub Cadet 1320 lawn tractor. 12hp Kohler has a possible collapsed lifter. Very hard cranking. Its been parked in my friends garage for a few years waiting. I picked up a free Jonsered LTH 145 probably from the 80's or 90's with a great working 14.5hp Kohler motor. The deck is toast. Hard to find info on this model.

My question is are these motors interchangeable? I know I should check the mounting bolts measurements and shaft size and length but just taking a chance that someone might have done a swap like this. The old Cub is still in nice shape. Thanks for any info.

 

[bertsmobile1]

Yes but the connectors may be different

 

[Blackstar]

Yes but the connectors may be different

You mean the electrical? That should be an easy work around. So the mounting holes and shaft should be the same? Thanks Bert.

 

[Ncbarnybarmy]

Long shot here. Looking for some advice and direction. I have an old 1970's era Cub Cadet 1320 lawn tractor. 12hp Kohler has a possible collapsed lifter. Very hard cranking. Its been parked in my friends garage for a few years waiting. I picked up a free Jonsered LTH 145 probably from the 80's or 90's with a great working 14.5hp Kohler motor. The deck is toast. Hard to find info on this model.

My question is are these motors interchangeable? I know I should check the mounting bolts measurements and shaft size and length but just taking a chance that someone might have done a swap like this. The old Cub is still in nice shape. Thanks for any info.

Hi black star
Reading your post about khola engines I’ve a 12hp motor in my mower. I’ve taken the starter off which has 9 teeth on starter gear but when I look for another starter there coming up with 13 teeth on them which makes me wonder if the one I’ve taken off is the right one

Long shot here. Looking for some advice and direction. I have an old 1970's era Cub Cadet 1320 lawn tractor. 12hp Kohler has a possible collapsed lifter. Very hard cranking. Its been parked in my friends garage for a few years waiting. I picked up a free Jonsered LTH 145 probably from the 80's or 90's with a great working 14.5hp Kohler motor. The deck is toast. Hard to find info on this model.

My question is are these motors interchangeable? I know I should check the mounting bolts measurements and shaft size and length but just taking a chance that someone might have done a swap like this. The old Cub is still in nice shape. Thanks for any info.