The Gman 476 #1 Posted July 30, 2018 Still chasing a D-180. Put up a thread a couple of weeks ago on it. Now have more pictures but not much more info. The engine turns over and has compression in both cylinders. No spark. Is there anything that can be gleaned from the photos that are glaring as in OMG or WTF. Yes the tranny is a ?????? Should I help this horse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,978 #2 Posted July 30, 2018 The 3 pt is worth some money other wise I would not be interested Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,174 #3 Posted July 30, 2018 I think a "Big D" is well worth saving, I love mine! No spark --Firstly check the wiring, see if you have volts going to the coil and then on to the points. If its been sitting (and they usually have been) the points a very prone to corrode, simply dragging a piece of fine grit sand paper thru the contacts will usually cure that. (replace them later) Next culprit is the coil, its somewhat prone to fail on this engine (on the bay for $75-100?) and of course theres the condenser. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Gman 476 #4 Posted July 30, 2018 Will do, thanks. Another question, is there a tow release for the tranny? Lever... valve... bleed bolt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,174 #5 Posted July 30, 2018 Yes, there is a valve --- sitting in the seat it on the left side thru a small hole in the tin about in line just below the battery. Take a flash light and peep in and see what kind of head it has, some are 3/8" square (I use a 6" 3/8 extension and a 3/8 wrench or crescent) and another a wide slot for a flat blade screw driver. They can get VERY tight. My 180 had the screw driver type and was froze, when I finally had to go into the pump I finally got it loose on the bench with a pipe wrench. While out I brazed a hex head nut to it!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Gman 476 #7 Posted July 30, 2018 Good to know. Looks like the hole is being used for something else right now. Second pic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cetan08 311 #8 Posted July 31, 2018 I love the D's. If I had not just purchased 2 Gt's I would get it from you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,374 #9 Posted July 31, 2018 14 hours ago, The Gman said: Good to know. Looks like the hole is being used for something else right now. Second pic Looks like the plumbed the fuel line through there for the electric fuel pump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Gman 476 #10 Posted July 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Cetan08 said: love the D's. If I had not just purchased 2 Gt's I would get it from you. Haven't bought it yet. Trying to figure out if it's going to be a money pit. Don't really mind if it is just so long as it is can be saved. 1 hour ago, WVHillbilly520H said: Looks like the plumbed the fuel line through there for the electric fuel pump. I kinda thought that too. What a foot or two more fuel line would has done!!! I'll have to look up if the 18 hp had a mechanical fuel pump. Data says it should be a Kohler. Thought there some Onan's in there too. I think I can get it for 200 canadian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,174 #11 Posted July 31, 2018 Leave the electric pump, my experience with the original pump was nothing but a pain - once I added an electric all the probs went away. I put them on all 4 of mt D's.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,978 #12 Posted July 31, 2018 3 hours ago, The Gman said: Haven't bought it yet. Trying to figure out if it's going to be a money pit. Don't really mind if it is just so long as it is can be saved. I kinda thought that too. What a foot or two more fuel line would has done!!! I'll have to look up if the 18 hp had a mechanical fuel pump. Data says it should be a Kohler. Thought there some Onan's in there too. I think I can get it for 200 canadian. If it turns out to have major issues you can break even just selling the 3pt. Go for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Gman 476 #13 Posted July 31, 2018 Slipped thru my fingers. Sold to another for 350. Oh well.... I'll keep hunting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,374 #14 Posted July 31, 2018 1 hour ago, The Gman said: Oh well.... I'll keep hunting Too bad you are far north of here I have the "best" D package you could want hiding in my "back yard" I've posted pics of it before, FEL, weight box, snowthrower, snow plow, and mower deck and the utility trailer to boot $2500. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Gman 476 #15 Posted August 1, 2018 Now thats what I'm talking about. I gonna keep searching but......... haven't to the states for visit in 10 years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
