john deere 345 lawn tractor

burnsg2003 · Nov 20, 2019

My engine on my 345 overheated and is not repairable is there a retrofit engine that can be purchased and if so what brand and how hard is it to get
everything back in. Any comments appreciated.

psimmer · Nov 20, 2019

Here is an option. Not a cheap option, but an option.

https://repowerspecialists.com/products/john-deere-345-with-kawasaki?mfept=repwer&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_Pih8bP65QIViZWzCh2xFAt6EAAYASAAEgLjRfD_BwE

Wisconsin Cowman · Nov 21, 2019

Check with this company if you need more info call and talk to Paul.
Honda Repower kit

kencombs · Nov 21, 2019

If it were me, I'd look closely at the Harbor Freight clone. Looks and runs like a Honda at much less cost. Most of the repower kits are Honda based, so the clone should work easily.

https://www.harborfreight.com/engines-generators/gasoline-engines/22-hp-708cc-v-twin-riding-mower-engine-epa-62879.html

Mike M · Nov 22, 2019

Try a search for small engine warehouse in IN they may offer a kit.

gears · Nov 22, 2019

Where are you and what engine do you need? I know Deere replaced Kohler twins with Onan's in the 317 series, not sure what the 345 had in it.

I have a spare onan if you're near Northeast Ohio

T.R.K. · Nov 22, 2019

If it is a water cooled Kawasaki that you are replacing, I would recommend you stick with another water cooled kawasaki. I don't know if the Deere hood would allow sufficient cooling for an air cooled engine.

Blackhole49 · Nov 26, 2019

Agree with t.r.k. 2 questions: Why did it overheat and why is it unrepairable?

Tim in New York · Dec 19, 2019

Why not replace or rebuild the engine? I love my 345 but its 25 years old and I am wondering what happens when the engine finally dies? What were your options?

Tim

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