i dropped a 18hp vanguard repower kit in my 83 b4g 318. the kit was specifically for b43 g. I had no issues at all with the installation. in and out in about 3 hours of time. No issues with alignment, driveshafts, and electrical. The electrical connectors were exactly the same. Very pleased. The throttle cable needed to be fitted for length, but other than that, nothing. first time at doing something like this and was very pleased. 250 hours later, runs great.

Very interesting and very clearly explained. My 1987 JD 318 has 1720 hours on it and I do not have the ability to swap engines so just keep enjoying it as it sounds like a Harley and gets the job done year after year for two acres. Have never used a hydro with a foot pedal on a side hill where I have to swing my weight to the high side, but the 318 control placement is perfect for that. Thanks for the video.

I just did a 316 repower with a 23hp from small engine. Awesome kit. I had to lift mine up a 1/2 " to get the exhaust out side panel. My tractor had a b48m instead of the b43g. Took me 2 weekends due to needing the spacers to lift it. The second weekend was good but horrible as lifting engine 1/2 i thought was fine but driveshaft kicked off transmission. I remade spacer puck on driveshaft that was like 1 1/2 down to 3/8 ( friend has lathe and bridgeport mill in garage) electrical has started giving issues as no pto function or dash lights. Couldnt find the issue so im making my own harness. I dont want to cut up original or parts harness yet for dash lights yet so im trying different lights with a junk dash i have then try an idea for charge light and experiment with pto's on and get off seat kill (low priority) have pto on and neutral starter safety that im happy with. If can get charge light to work most likely i will never go back to factory wiring. I need functionality

i am a semi retired lawn and garden tractor mechanic . i began in 1969 working on AC JD MF Ariens and IHC. the post 82 300 series were the best L&G models deere made. the Onan models were far superior to the kohler powered units.there are rebuildable Onans out there if the cylinder bores are good and the valve seats are OK and the crankshaft is regrindable engine parts are out there aftermarket and new old stock and some parts from cummings. you are going to spend about as much on a good overhaul as a harbor frieght repower. but the result you get is a unit that will run hundreds of hours longer than a chinese honda clone or a B&S Vangard engine. i just paid $300 for a 316 with 3pt and rear PTO a tree had fallen on and it only has 250 hours on it. the owner i got it from said he had the hour meter installed by the dealer. he had a large garden but a small yard to mow and had a dozer blade for it. so it was pampered and kept inside a garage. i used it for a donor tractor to complete a 316 and a 318.. the 318 i overhauled has 3000 hours on it and the block and crank were std and it only needed rings and a set of valves and guides and a pair of rods..

Great video. I am considering just such a repowering swap on a 318 I have acquired.

I have a JD 318 and my Onan engine started to use a lot of oil and the wife said I smelled like oil every time I started it. I called around about getting the Onan engine rebuilt. It would cost as much as a new 24 hp Honda reengine from a place in Oregon. The kite was very complete and pretty much dropped in. My 318 runs better with the extra weight of the 24 hp Honda. I love my 318. I use it year round.

One thing that must be considered is the amperage of the charging system on the replacement engine. I do not believe that Predator engine charging systems produce enough amps to run the electric clutch and keep the battery charged. It's even worse for snowblowing when you may also be using the headlights.

The solenoid-shift starter went into use sometime in early '86. My uncle's early '86 318 has no hole cut in the frame and uses the bendix-type starter (mounted to a Linamar LX770 replacement engine which is interesting), but my late '86 build '87 318 has the solenoid-shift starter and hole. When I swapped the oil pan and starter, I searched around for the B series solenoid-shift starter so I didn't have to modify the existing wiring. Those aren't exactly easy to come by.

Plz can you tell me whot weel you have int front and the bak. Love it 🤩

i prefer to rebuild the original onan if i want to do a repower i find a 20 hp onan of the same family... i am rebuilding a 3000 hr 318 and a low hour 316 that a tree fell on i got cheap.

I've heard the predator charging system has problems keeping up with the pto clutch

Question actually is a about a 935 … watching the video and question popped into my head. Will a late model 15u pump out of a 300/400 series bolt into a f series unit like a late model 935? I may have an in to a unit having trans/hydraulic issues but it would be an easy peasy if able to swap. Thanks.

I have a 332 with a 3 cyl diesel engine, just wondering if a 322 or a 318 engine would work in the 332?

Hello, hope you can help with this off topic question. What are the front and rear tire sizes on this 318? Thank you!

What would you consider a good price for a 332? I currently have a 317 with a magnum kohler and I’d like to get an open frame for pto and other attachments. Plus a diesel is ultimately going to last longer than the gas.

I have a 1987 with a p218.. I think Im going to move the solenoid relay up and more accessible.

I’m putting a gx 660 in a jd420 as I watch your video

Can you provide tires sizes ,make , and where to purchase thanks in advance

strangely watching this I'm yawning ... :)

What size are those front tires?

Whats rim and tires sizes ?

All 318's have an onan motor?

so mmrbeef where abouts are you located and wanted to know if you want to sale me one of your john deeres im a big fan and love your videos, very well done!!

What replacement engine does JD recommend? If I was to take my 318 to the JD dealer what would they install?

What can you tell us about reposed options for the 425 and 455?

Can you tell me if an Onan B43E can be used to repower a JD 318 with an Onan B43G engine? Thanks.

Rebuild the onan..

I'd like to change my starter solenoid from down below and move it up to the battery compartment

Thanks for the info! What's your repower preference - Briggs or Honda?

What brand and tire sizes are you running on the front and back?

Brasil

Those are 25 in rear tires !!

Very unfortunate that some of you people can't work on your own stuff because the owner is more superior than any of the powered ones so if you could fix your own your way better up with the owner they run away better than anything else I don't care what anyone says Anyone who is mechanic make wine is gonna agree with me

Id rebuild that Onan them US made Vanguards are not the best engines.

If you yawn one more time I'm skipping to the next video.

How did you score so many 318s??? Congrats on the collection!

You made me yawn. Ha

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Ads make this unwatchable.