I have a Ferris IS4500z (Model IS4500ZC28061) - 61" with the 28 HP Cat diesel. Had a catastrophic failure and it looks like a rod broke a playing card size hole through the block.
Our local CAT dealer quoted me something just shy of $7000 to replace that engine which is prohibitive but the rest of the machine is still in good enough shape that if I could find a reasonable option to keep it running I would.
That series machine also came equipped with a 35 HP gasoline (Briggs) engine that it looks like a replacement could possibly be found for much cheaper.
Has anyone switched one of these type machines over from a diesel to a gas set-up? I'm curious if anyone has any insight on how doable that is or whether there are enough differences in any core parts to make it not worthwhile.
