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KT-17 vs MV-18
I have a 1712 with the kt 17 needs head gaskets replaced. I also have a mv 18 that I got off an old craftsman. What are the differences, the blocks, heads, ect. look the same, what makes up the extra 1 hp. I cc'd the heads and the 18 had 2 less cc's. What do the original kt 17 heads look like, does it have a pocket in the combustion chamber ,over the piston ? The 18 I konw has never been touched. It does have the pocket, compression is what I think makes up the 1 hp. I don't know if the 17 heads have been decked or not but the distance from the deck to the valve pocket on both heads are .380 ??
Any one mess with these or hot rod them any info would be great thanks. |
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I'd love to know 2 sorry I can't help. I've heard magnums were more reliable but I don't know why.
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John, PROUD OWNER Cub Cadet 122, 149, 1650 dual hyd and COZY CAB, 782 dual hyd, 54" power angle blade, qa42a snow thrower, #1 tiller w/extensions, brinly plow, 1940 farmall H, Little Wonder 2 bottom plow, 1954 IH Fridge, 1948 IH 158 chest freezer. |
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I believe the m18 is a pressurized oil system with our without the oil filter, the kt 17 isn't oil pressurized which with pressurized oil system engine will last longer and when on an incline will still feed oil to both cylinders. Hope this helps!
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Josh 1979 Ih Cub Cadet 1650,1987 Cub Cadet 1811, 1989 Cub Cadet 1772, 2006 Cub Cadet Z Force 50, 1A tiller with both extensions, Sears 10 in.moldboard plow, Ih 54 inch snow/dirt blade, Agri Fab 42 in.lawn sweeper |
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The differences will depend on whether the KT-17 is a Series I or Series II. The Series II will have a lot more in common with the Magnum, as it has full pressure lube like the Magnum does.
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Glad to know that about series 2 having pressurized oil system, I did not know that. Good info!
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Josh 1979 Ih Cub Cadet 1650,1987 Cub Cadet 1811, 1989 Cub Cadet 1772, 2006 Cub Cadet Z Force 50, 1A tiller with both extensions, Sears 10 in.moldboard plow, Ih 54 inch snow/dirt blade, Agri Fab 42 in.lawn sweeper |
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so whats different between a kt17 series II and a magnum 18? thats what i've been trying to figure out myself
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John, PROUD OWNER Cub Cadet 122, 149, 1650 dual hyd and COZY CAB, 782 dual hyd, 54" power angle blade, qa42a snow thrower, #1 tiller w/extensions, brinly plow, 1940 farmall H, Little Wonder 2 bottom plow, 1954 IH Fridge, 1948 IH 158 chest freezer. |
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Ignition, stiffeners in case halves, flywheel, flywheel screen, and heads to name a few. Closure plate and jugs of the later Magnums are also slightly different.
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so the rotating assembly is essentially the same as the series II then?
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John, PROUD OWNER Cub Cadet 122, 149, 1650 dual hyd and COZY CAB, 782 dual hyd, 54" power angle blade, qa42a snow thrower, #1 tiller w/extensions, brinly plow, 1940 farmall H, Little Wonder 2 bottom plow, 1954 IH Fridge, 1948 IH 158 chest freezer. |
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I *think* so. It's been awhile since I've messed with these engines.
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M18 differences
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The text of the Kohler Service Manual is also quite specific about the "Posi-lock" connecting rods; the manual goes into great detail about the differences between the Magnum rods and the rods for the K-Series, complete with pictures and arrows (see p. 10.13 of Kohler doc# TP-2204-B) I don't know what else is different between the KT-17 (Series I or Series II) and the M18 (early and late), other than what Matt has already mentioned. And I don't know any more differences between the early and late M18's; but if I run across some more, I'll try to remember to post them here. |
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