The Tuul Crib 7,336 #1 Posted March 23, 2020 last night I decided to take the carburetor off and put in a new kit on my 414-8. As I got farther and farther into it I noticed more and more grease pile up and build up everywhere. So I decided also as well to adjust the valves and clean under all the tins. When I got the tins off here is what I found underneath. It's amazing this motor didn't heat up on me. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,266 #2 Posted March 23, 2020 WOW. Head gasket been done recently? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #3 Posted March 23, 2020 The mix of oil and sawdust may become a fire hazard. It appears that tractor may belong to a woodworker. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,065 #4 Posted March 23, 2020 43 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: When I got the tins off here is what I found underneath Good catch Lots of neglected engines out there have kept on ticking in spite of buildup like that. Bound to shorten engine life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #5 Posted March 23, 2020 44 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: WOW. Head gasket been done recently? That thought has crossed my mind but it hasn't given me any symptoms. Compression does seem to be good. I got this tractor about three years ago and it has been well taken care of and no signs of it being torn apart for any reason. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #6 Posted March 23, 2020 32 minutes ago, Herder said: The mix of oil and sawdust may become a fire hazard. It appears that tractor may belong to a woodworker. Does it show? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herder 2,354 #7 Posted March 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: Does it show? Just a bit. A cleanup and a re-torque of the head bolts may solve your problems. The head gasket may be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #8 Posted March 23, 2020 So is there any difference between the Magnum motor and the K motor. when it comes to the head gasket do they both use the same head gasket? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,065 #9 Posted March 23, 2020 24 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: both use the same Yes they do. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
