Kerley 3 #1 Posted July 12, 2020 Does 1997 wheel horse use cast iron 16 hp engine. I did not buy the 314 h so now I am looking at a tractor with Oman engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kerley 3 #2 Posted July 12, 2020 Sorry I ment Onan not oman 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #3 Posted July 12, 2020 The last cast iron M16 was used in 1988 model tractors. The Onan's that followed are aluminum. Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kerley 3 #4 Posted July 12, 2020 Thanks for that info. I prefer a cast iron engine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #5 Posted July 12, 2020 I have an 88 416-8 with the Kohler engine.Well over 1400 hours and going strong.Tractor will be down for rework but not because of the engine.Another Kohler M will take up the slack for now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #6 Posted July 13, 2020 Paul, If you don't mind ,who grinds your crankshafts.I need some done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,548 #7 Posted July 13, 2020 They are actually done in NC. Sent there by my machinist. Eventually, he will have his own grinder...been in the works for a while now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #8 Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) On 7/12/2020 at 6:01 PM, Kerley said: Thanks for that info. I prefer a cast iron engine. the twins typically use aluminum block (if not always ?) Onan and Kohler I believe both have cast iron liners (and therefore can be re-bored) B&S Vanguard twin also Edited July 14, 2020 by tom2p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
