daemon2525 5 #1 Posted August 6, 2008 I am trying to replace a K301 that has a bad rattle , with a different engine. As far as I can see, most everything will swap over. Except the new engine does not have the second set of tapped holes on the PTO side. It has the larger set , but not the smaller set closer to the crank . One of these holes is used to hold the Belt guard on, and one is used for the bracket for the PTO lever (along with one larger hole). I guess that I'll just have to drill and tap them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daemon2525 5 #2 Posted August 6, 2008 Another silly question. Please reply if you know because I need to do this tonight. Does the long (tall) dipstick tube screw out like a pipe so that I can install the plug looking dipstick.. I CANNOT afford to ruin this block with something stupid. I don't think that the hood will close with the tall dipstick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daemon2525 5 #3 Posted August 6, 2008 Wooo Hooo!! Yes, I know that I am talking to myself. But I got the exhaust bolts out without breaking either of them off!!! :horseplay: :horseplay: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #4 Posted August 7, 2008 Most times the dip stick tube is pressed in, and will not be threaded, I have one tractor that way and someone cut the tab off so there is just a cap and it just fits, as for the holes I have a block that has the holes but not taped I need to tap them also. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daemon2525 5 #5 Posted August 7, 2008 Yeah, I am afraid that the tube is just pressed in. I turned it a little and it moved up, but not enough as it would have if it was pipe thread. (for as many turns as I made.). Crap, now I'm not sure how I want to handle this. I guess that I could just cut a hole in the hood for the dipstick to poke through.. Just kidding! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,029 #6 Posted August 7, 2008 Pull it and see if the block is threaded?? you can always put it back in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illinilefttackle 399 #7 Posted August 7, 2008 Cut the tube off the needed amount-and cut the stick off the same amount-put lines on it for full,etc-AL B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daemon2525 5 #8 Posted August 7, 2008 Good idea Lefttackle. I was considering cutting the top of the dipstick off and trying to bend the finger hook and crimp where it stops the cork That way I would save the marks. Your way sounds easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
