Teffy wrote:

After it died, I checked the oil, and it was so low that it wouldn't
even register on the dipstick (don't ask). The local mower repair
shop owner is telling me that it has a blown rod, that no short block
is available, and it will cost $1500 - $1600 to repair. Does it make
economic sense to do so?

It's a Gravely G-series 16hp that is 15 years old which cost $5000
new. We also have vacuum attachments for it.

Thanks,
Teffy


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You do not "Blow" a rod...you "Throw" a rod !
Now honestly IMHO a mower like your Gravely is just beginning to show
some age at 15...and still should have at least 10-15 more useful years
before it is ready to be replaced...depending on its condition . I
replaced a 25 year old Cub Cadet about 7-8 years ago when the cost to
replace a well rusted deck and replacing the 4 original BUT dry rotted
tires was about 1/3 the cost of a new mower...

The way I look at it is that your tractor cost 5K 15 years ago
...replacing it today would be a lot more expensive that spending 1.5K to
have it repaired...and assuming that the deck, tires etc are still in
good condition I would just have it repaired... Of course That OLD
tractor did not have a cup holder for your beer and a new one may... lol

Just my opinion...

Bob Griffiths
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