Looking at 112 to replace 214

Steve,
I would imagine an engine from a 111, 112L, 160, 165, 170, 175, 180 and 185 will work - they all should have the same crank size.

Steve,
Getting the carb & fuel delivery on those engines correct is a bear. Mine wasn't charging - the wire with the diode kept coming loose. Crimped the connection & taped it. The clutch can be adjusted, to 0.013, if that helps. I ended up buying a new one. You'll have to get on JD parts.com - the wiring /electrical system differs depending upon the tractor's serial no. SEW at one time offered a 20 hp shortblock for a JD 116 = $700.00. Rebuild parts for the B&S 402700s = $250. on up. Wish I could be more help. Bo

Thanks guys for your help. Gonna put a new carb fuel pump kit on and change over to magnetron and go from there. Thanks again...Steve

Hi all,
My 214 that I bought a couple months ago is having engine problems. It has a hard time running at higher throttle and since it has been doing this it has started smoking. I replaced the coil, condenser, and point with no improvement. I am tired of it not running right as I need to mow once more this year, till the garden before winter, and get ready with the snowblower for the expected severe winter we are to have. I have found a nice 112 on craigslist that can be found here.
https://madison.craigslist.org/grd/4644627481.html The man said because no one has called he is having the carb rebuilt so I won't have to worry about that. I have a helper spring for a 110/112 that came with my tiller so I really shouldn't need anything. I am interested in anyone's input on this decision. Thanks in advance.

The 112s are great for tilling,and a decent snowblower in dry snow. It can be underpowered in wet snow,

I have been in your very same situation. The one you buy will always be worse shape than the one you have.

I Purchased a 212 last summer from a WFM member who insisted it was good shape, needed nothing w/rebuilt engine..................None of that was true. Couldn't even use it/start it when I got it home. It was running when I arrived to pick it up. First clue, right there.

I have just over two acres and it requires a min of two tractors. One is generally broken in some way. Trust me when I tell you....one isn't enough.

I thought I have read on here about Kohlers smoking on start-up. If I remember correctly it was relatively common and is not an issue as long as it clears up within a minute and doesn't smoke when warm. Am I right or am I dreaming? Reason I ask is the 112 I am going to look at supposedly smokes a little on start-up and want to make sure that is nothing I need to worry about too much.
Thanks

Yes that is normal for them to smoke a bit when starting with the choke. Remember a 112 is basically the same tractor as your 200 and can have all the problems your 200 is having. Roger