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Originally Posted by bkw3614
So, what do I do? The argument to use OEM parts is a strong one, and always will be with whatever repair is being accomplished. But occasionally, aftermarket parts are better, more effective and more economical. I like the arguement for the oil resistant mounts. It makes sense to me. So does OEM ad twice the cost. I am really confused, and I don't know anything about what I am doing.  |
In this particular case, none of those turn out to be true. These chassis mounts, while cheap, are not meant for this application, and consequently don't do a good job of doing what the OEM mounts are designed to do: damp out the engine's vibration. The new OEM mounts, while expensive, do a great job of this at wide-open throttle; the 1650 I had was nearly as smooth as my 782 at full throttle. Fix your tractor's oil leaks and you won't need to worry about oil resistance.
And yes, I have done this both ways so I can make the comparison. I put new OEM mounts in a 1650 and was pleased. I put the chassis mounts in my loader 682 w/ K321 because I'm not sure that engine is more than temporary in there. It shakes (visibly) and worse than any other tractor I've had, and nearly as bad as the 1650 did when I got it and its mounts were bad.