Oldskool 6,640 #151 Posted March 1, 2020 1 minute ago, ZXT said: Yep. Also the evapo-rust mix I mentioned before, it's better for things that are frozen up or rusty. Thanks I think I am getting one today 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #152 Posted March 2, 2020 When I go to get the GT do I have to disengage the trans for it to roll? If so how would that be done? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Horse Paladin 1,038 #153 Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) If it works like the auto i have, lift the seat, and youll see a little bar. Mabey the sticker is there. Its called the tow valve...turn it 180 degrees, and the wheels will turn freely. As you look towards the back of the tractor, itll be above and to the right of the filler neck where you add fluid for the tranny... Ill see if i have a pic, otherwise others will be along to explain it better. Good luck; youll be getting my 'dream' tractor, lol... Edit to add...founda pic; hopefully it helps. You can see it there, next to the gear... Edited March 2, 2020 by 12Horse Paladin Added pic 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #154 Posted March 2, 2020 Thanks. @12Horse Paladin I think it is coming home today. Fingers crossed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #155 Posted March 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Oldskool said: Thanks. @12Horse Paladin I think it is coming home today. Fingers crossed I know the transaxle in my GT is from a C-160, but if the original GT trans is like the C series, it won't be on top of the pump like above. Look at post #6 on this link 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #156 Posted March 2, 2020 Well the GT is home safe and sound. It came off the trailer kicking and screaming. 3 flats and the one with air was a front and that wheel bear was seized. Boy that thing is soggy 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #157 Posted March 3, 2020 No worries bro. You'll have that little gem in tiptop shape. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #158 Posted March 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: No worries bro. You'll have that little gem in tiptop shape. The engine was seized when it came home. Sprayed it when it hit the floor. Already turning by hand. Tomorrow after work I'm going to pull and clean the starter. Put some oil in the cyl and try and whirl it over a bit 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,784 #159 Posted March 3, 2020 Just remember... if something is rusty or stuck, it didn’t happen in minutes, even though that’s our typical patience level when we’re taking things apart 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #160 Posted March 3, 2020 7 hours ago, pullstart said: Just remember... if something is rusty or stuck, it didn’t happen in minutes, even though that’s our typical patience level when we’re taking things apart True enough. i will try and go easy. The excitement is killing me thou. I'll try not to go the "UGH BIG hammer smash" route lol Off to the garage to try and get something done on it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #161 Posted March 3, 2020 As it stands at the moment the starter seems to be stripped and no compression. Weather that is a stuck exhaust valve or the rings are stuck . Not sure yet. Seeings the carb is missing I can feel the intake valve move I can kinda rule that out. Any positive input on the starter situation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #162 Posted March 3, 2020 How do you mean by starter is stripped? Gear is bad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #163 Posted March 3, 2020 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: How do you mean by starter is stripped? Gear is bad? The outside of the gear is fine but it seems to be stripped inside the gear. It makes contact with the flywheel then the gear stops spinning but the shaft keeps turning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #164 Posted March 3, 2020 well I'm not like a small engine Master mechanic or anything but I've been around them for 40 plus years. That's a new one to me. I've seen them more times than I care to admit stripped on the outside. Never the inside. Easy enough to replace I believe. While you're in there disassembling the starter nose cone make sure to clean it all up. Check the spring. Put DRY lube back in there. Not anyting oil-based. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #165 Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Check the spring Well there is my next issue no spring. Would you have a pic of one of these starters. I think I am missing a couple of things on the outer end of the shaft. The spring for sure. Maybe an end cap? Edited March 3, 2020 by Oldskool 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #166 Posted March 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, Oldskool said: Well there is my next issue no spring. Would you have a pic of one of these starters. I think I am missing a couple of things on the outer end of the shaft. The spring for sure. Made an end cap? I've never seen a gt14 up close so I don't know if they're set up any differently. I can't imagine they are. On other Kohler engines... There is no end cap because it is part of the sheet metal. The fan shroud. I just had one of those apart a few weeks ago. If I remember right there should be the nut that comes off end of the shaft, a washer, the spacer that actually holds the spring in place, spring, then the gear itself. I'd be more than happy to help out with the picture but I won't be able to get to it for a couple days. Stupid work is interfering with my fun time schedule. Perhaps someone else could help sooner. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #167 Posted March 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: . If I remember right there should be the nut that comes off end of the shaft, a washer, the spacer that actually holds the spring in place, spring, then the gear itself Sound like I am missing the washer, spacer, and the spring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #168 Posted March 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Oldskool said: Sound like I am missing the washer, spacer, and the spring well that would sure as heck explain the lack of correct operation now wouldn't it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #169 Posted March 3, 2020 Somebody around here probably has that stuff. I can check but I don't think I have any extra starters. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #170 Posted March 3, 2020 Just now, ebinmaine said: well that would sure as heck explain the lack of correct operation now wouldn't it Sure would. I may have or can make most of what is missing. Bushing size would be the only factor missing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #171 Posted March 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Oldskool said: Sure would. I may have or can make most of what is missing. Bushing size would be the only factor missing. the only thing I can tell you off the top of my head is that the spring has smaller coil size on the bushing end and the bushing is smaller than the starter gear. Really can't remember how much though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #172 Posted March 3, 2020 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: Really can't remember how much though Thats ok. someone may happen along with the dimensions 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #173 Posted March 3, 2020 @ebinmaine you gave me just enough info to figure it out. All fixed. Works GREAT. Next, off onto the lack of fire. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,640 #174 Posted March 4, 2020 The ole breakerless is sparking away like a champ. If I can get some compression and a carb on it I think I would be in buisness 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #175 Posted March 4, 2020 Wicked awesome!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
