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New here, would love some help.

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I'm working on a JD Gator TS. It has round headlights. It has a Kawasaki FE290D-BS28 engine. Warning, all FE290D engines are not all alike. I ordered a gasket/rebuild kit, parts for a different engine arrived. Mine had a 78mm bore, piston actually measured 77.52mm in diameter. The kit I received was for a 84.55mm piston, big difference.

The sticker on the rear of the chassis is "E/NO FE290D42789." I believe that translates to a 2004 gator ts. There is nothing wrong with the piston or rings. Where can I find a gasket kit for this model? I've tried ebay and amazon. Next I'll have to try a local dealer,

Hopefully Pape machinery will be able to help me.

Ideas? Jim