Tonyp 284 #1 Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) I picked up a clean 310-8, no deck. It runs great but I noticed a bit of ticking. It does not smoke. The oil is clean from the former owner but I will change it myself over the weekend as I don't know what oil is in it. I have another 310-8 which I bought new in 87, it has 2000 hrs on it and NO ticking. That's why I noticed the ticking on the one I just bought. Its not excessive but consistent and noticeable. Thoughts ? Edited September 13, 2023 by Tonyp 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,734 #2 Posted September 13, 2023 Check the valve adjustment (as a big block the M10 valves are adjustable) 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,316 #3 Posted September 13, 2023 Tony - is the ticking from the engine or the Unidrive?? Similar noise, different components that are responsible.......... sounds like a "teething" issue........ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonyp 284 #4 Posted September 13, 2023 35 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Tony - is the ticking from the engine or the Unidrive?? Similar noise, different components that are responsible.......... sounds like a "teething" issue........ Best I can tell the ticking is from the left side of the engine, cooling mesh side. The ticking is while idling. thx ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonyp 284 #5 Posted September 13, 2023 3 hours ago, pfrederi said: Check the valve adjustment (as a big block the M10 valves are adjustable) Uhmmm, I've never done that but perhaps I will !,I'm not afraid to do it. Can you point me to a video or some instructions ? thx 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moe1965 738 #6 Posted September 13, 2023 Could be something simple as loose bolt on tin work or shroud rubbing the flywheel area I had similar issue once. Hope it's a simple fix and not a internal thing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,415 #7 Posted September 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, moe1965 said: Could be something simple as loose bolt on tin work or shroud rubbing the flywheel area I had similar issue once. Hope it's a simple fix and not a internal thing. Also could there be depris or something behind that cover? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,734 #8 Posted September 13, 2023 Page 3-6 for valve adjustment 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonyp 284 #9 Posted September 16, 2023 Big thx to each of you. This morning I changed the oil 10W-40, yes a bit heavy but I wanted to see if there was a change, there was not. I've only had this tractor for one week and it needed a few things, so I did some simple maintenance before digging into the "ticking", So here's what I have come to "assume", the ticking is really the loudest by the cooling mesh. While that can still be the valves, I am going to remove the FW cover and check things out, maybe it is something bizarre . One question though, what happens if it is the valves ticking and I do not adjust or repair ? This particular tractor was purchased as a spare ( its #4) for parts if needed. more later thx tp 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill 633 845 #10 Posted September 17, 2023 Engines requiring valve to tappet clearance will have a valve tick versus engines using hydraulic lifters and no valve clearance do not have a valve tick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,010 #11 Posted September 17, 2023 Just for giggles, I would pull the head and make sure you don't have debris or carbon buildup on the piston as well. Years ago I had a rebuilt carb that shed a throttle flapper screw, and it ended up on top of the piston. Luckily it was brass so it flattened out, but it gave a distinct tick at lower RPMs. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonyp 284 #12 Posted September 18, 2023 On 9/17/2023 at 1:27 PM, kpinnc said: Just for giggles, I would pull the head and make sure you don't have debris or carbon buildup on the piston as well. Years ago I had a rebuilt carb that shed a throttle flapper screw, and it ended up on top of the piston. Luckily it was brass so it flattened out, but it gave a distinct tick at lower RPMs. The ticking is consistent with engine rpm, fast or slow . I believe I will pull the head once I confirm its nothing inside the side cover. . But it won't be until after leaves, I have enough to do until then . Maybe start taking it apart December'ish as I stated earlier, its a parts machine but yet, runs good--well except for the ticking LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,010 #13 Posted September 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Tonyp said: Maybe start taking it apart December'ish as I stated earlier, its a parts machine but yet, runs good--well except for the ticking LOL Well good luck regardless. The 10 horse Kohlers are very smooth runners, and sip fuel. Very good engines! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
