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I believe that the Rotella T1 was originally developed for use in diesel engines. It has a better extreme pressure additive package suitable for the higher bearing loads in compression ignition engines. When used in our antique Kohlers, and Onans, that same extreme pressure package helps protect our journal type crank and rod bearings and the non roller lifters and cam shaft. These surfaces have largely sliding type of friction. The current automotive engine oils are designed for tighter crank and rod bearings clearances - often with special coatings - and roller lifters running on the cam. All of these features are efforts to reduce friction and increase fuel efficiency, which, was not a concern when our antiques were designed and built.
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So how did you bypass the fuel shut off valve?
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As a sailboat owner for the past 40+ years those SS cables are the bomb, but when they start to get old, with years of sun and salt water spray they can develop tiny meat hooks.
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I screwed up a couple pieces. Or they aren’t screwed up. I had to order a couple more pieces, but can still work on the front.
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Magnum M14S - Governor Shaft Replacement & Mystery Metal in Oil Pan
Red Barrons replied to Red Barrons's topic in Engines
Hey everyone! Just wanted to follow up with how things went, both to give closure and to maybe help anyone in the future. I was able to get that governor shaft in place and installed without any further disassembly of the crankcase. Took one strong magnet placed on the outside of the governor shaft hole, one extend-o pocket magnet to move the shaft around in the case, and about 10 minutes of my time. Turned the engine on its head, dropped the shaft down at the bottom, then maneuvered the shaft into position using the extend-o magnet. Once it was "in place"-ish, I moved it close enough to the magnet covering the shaft hole. The shaft attracted to the magnet and grabbed over. Then, I just pulled the magnet outward (with the shaft attached) and the shaft walked through the hole. Checked the alignment was correct, installed the shaft sleeve, torqued down the nut, and voila! - new governor shaft installed and ready to go. Reassembled everything (new oil, new oil pan gasket, new fuel pump installed, but not hooked-up to fuel lines (for closure - still using the electric fuel pump)), started her up, and bingo-bango - throttled up and governor-ed down as expected. Thanks again to everyone for the assistance and help here! It is GREATLY appreciated. Thank you! -
https://www.uscargocontrol.com/products/1-8-7x19-type-304-stainless-steel-wire-by-linear-foot?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=191860260&cq_con=14410206540&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=g&cq_pos=&cq_plt=gp&utm_term=&utmcUQAvD_BwE regularly refer to stainless cabling , for corrosion free set ups , have it in various sizes , we regularly made up lift slings with it , in a winch set up its a no brainer , like chain / cable spray , ridiculous movement ease , snow plow chute , pete
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Happy Borned on Day, @ohiofarmer
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Those bolts were not installed and I misplaced them, but they are found along with the collar/sleeves.
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Happy Birthday
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I was just talking about Warner Brothers cartoons a few days ago You're right: They all got their stuff from the Acme. Foghorn Leghorn for President
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I have used Rotella T1 30w for years, summer and winter without any problems. IMHO it is the best oil for these older engines that is made. Bob
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Buy a couple of skateboard anti slip tap and your good to go. Anti slip tap prevents dirt and water for getting under it. unlike rubber mats that trap it underneath and cause rust.
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Kohler cradle mount question.
Raider69 replied to Raider69's topic in Restorations, Modifications, & Customizations
I've had 3 of them let go on the bottom end with no warning. The original HH100 and 2 VH80's in my Commando V8 and CG8, all were full of clean oil. No ticking beforehand just a very loud and sudden BRRTTTT and locked up. To be fair I was plowing snow when the HH100 died but the other 2 weren't even under a load. I've had old Briggs I damn near ran out of oil that I'd top off expecting the death rattle at any minute but they just kept going for year after year after year. They smoked a bit, a couple of them a lot LOL, but I never had one let go like that. -
T-6 is not going to do anything better for you engine than T-1 (30w) or T-2 (40w). Full Syn and Blends in these old loose tolerance dirty port engines just burn off some of it after a couple of hours of use. Rotella T-6 is expensive overkill for these old flatheads.
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Have a great Birthday!
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Tony's Towing and Recovery LLC
Docwheelhorse replied to Docwheelhorse's topic in non tractor related discussion
No FEL... a big snow blade... its actually in the back if you look at pic -
95-36MS01 36" Mower Deck Rebuild
BradKahler replied to BradKahler's topic in Implements and Attachments
I have an old Hobart Beta Mig 200. It's a nice heavy duty industrial quality welder. -
95-36MS01 36" Mower Deck Rebuild
BradKahler replied to BradKahler's topic in Implements and Attachments
Thanks for the info. I think I'll pull a seal to see what the grease looks like and if it seems decent I'll pull one seal for each bearing and go that route. Otherwise I'll clean the grease out and put one seal back on. -
Dimensions needed for Mid Mount Grader Blade Bracket
BradKahler replied to BradKahler's topic in Implements and Attachments
Along with the pictures provided by ebinmaine in this thread, these are the pictures I found on here on Red Square in a couple of different posts. So far they have given me all the information needed to fabricate the lift arm assembly. Moderator, if I shouldn't have posted these pictures, please delete them. -
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https://wi101.wisc.edu/object-history-chevy-caprice/
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And now, Buick is a shadow of itself, the glory days left far behind. Probably destined to join Pontiac, Saturn, and Oldsmobubble in faded obscurity...
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I assume height adjuster refers to the rear wheels on the deck that roll on the lawn when mowing, and that can adjust with several height positions. That positioned opposite to the discharge side. So must be a 48
