I think I mentioned that back in the first post, that yes... this could be bad fuel. You know, you wouldn't believe how long it takes to run one...
There's no ignition control module on this one. Just a single wire to the coil primary, which I assume is just DC 12V, and a single magnet on the...
The flyweight rig is on the camshaft in this engine, and I had to remove the camshaft to get to the breather reed valve. I checked that the...
Fuel filter pics, it's almost all air space, just a little fuel at the bottom. Not sure how much this matters, assuming carb is typical...
First, there's a good chance I got this wrong, so definitely feel free to poke holes in my theory. You make a good argument there, as RPM's were...
Oh, and one other thing I noticed: the amount of air this engine moves when it's all cleaned out, is amazing! It'll blow your shirt up when you...
Well, it's fixed. The problem was not the breather, or the valves, or the head gasket, or the valve guides. I mean, there were plenty of...
It turns out the outer ring of these seals is just soft aluminum sheet metal, not the steel one's I've dealt with so many times before. So, I...
Hey. unrelated question: I'm replacing both front and rear main crank seals, and while I should be able to press out the rear seal while I have...
Sorry. No, I wasn't talking about you, or really anyone specifically. Really just making sure that *I* wasn't missing something important.
Yes, of course. But I stated the 57 psi spec literally no more than three words before I stated the measured value, so I'm not sure why anyone...
Got an answer to question no.1: pre-installed guides to not require reaming.
Thanks! Yeah, that is my engine. Different intake setup, and different muffler, but I could easily transplant those parts. It's the same bottom...
Thanks! Yeah, lots more options in vertical shaft. But this is a special "heavy duty" variant with horizontal shaft. It was probably custom for...
Well, this is a 5 inch Magnehelic, not one of those super-sensitive 0.25" units that chimney tech's use. Spec was supposed to be well under that...
Exactly. And I have brought that point up with the Deere service manager, and then he changed his analysis to bad head gasket letting combustion...
My God... I've had the heads off V8's quicker and with less work than this stupid little Kawasaki. A big part of the trouble was just cleaning...
Got the engine degreased and hosed down in the rain today, back in the barn drying now. A hot job just came in that might keep me at my desk...
Compression spec is 57 PSI, and I'm measuring 75 - 80 PSI, following the procedure outlined in the technical manual for this mower. Crankcase...
Hey guys, Long time no see. Still using my old username here, feels weird! This one is right up MasterMech 's alley, but I know several of you...
