953 nut 55,069 #26 Posted April 23, 2020 10 hours ago, pullstart said: I was looking at the box last night from between the battery box and S/G and see that the bolts are tight, but the guts seem to move around quite a bit. With any luck an adjustment will do the trick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,786 #27 Posted April 23, 2020 Here’s a video I did trying to remove that pesky broken bolt! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,490 #28 Posted April 24, 2020 Nice try! Plan B... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,786 #30 Posted April 24, 2020 So I got the hole drilled and tapped, the block is cleaned up, now time to clean up the head! You can tell by the head gasket marks that remain after some initial flat plate wet sanding... Yep, it’s warped! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #31 Posted April 24, 2020 Get it done!! They sound so good when running. Something about those 953 Kohlers👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,069 #32 Posted April 24, 2020 10 hours ago, pullstart said: You can tell by the head gasket marks that remain after some initial flat plate wet sanding... Yep, it’s warped! OK No problem, just another opportunity for your daughters to learn a new skill. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,786 #33 Posted April 24, 2020 I started a thread in the engines section in regards to milling the head. Click here to see the thread and add any input you might have. I’d like to leave the comments in that thread in relation to the engine side of the work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,786 #34 Posted April 24, 2020 The head is getting close to being cleaned up... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,786 #35 Posted April 24, 2020 Rebel’s a runner! He spits more fuel out the pump to carb line than any big block Kohler could consume! I’ll work on fixing that issue next! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,786 #37 Posted April 25, 2020 I could buy a new starter switch. But I really want to see what’s making it fail. Water and time look like they did a number. I’ll clean this up, give it some dielectric grease and give ‘Er a whirl! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,786 #40 Posted April 25, 2020 BIG ‘OLE DIFFERENCE! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_Mac 8,593 #41 Posted April 25, 2020 Sounds really nice. Good running engine now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,786 #42 Posted April 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, D_Mac said: Sounds really nice. Good running engine now. The carb is crazy sloppy, it’s surprising how well it does run. I’ll see if I have another one in any tighter condition. The throttle and choke butterflies have close to 3/16” play in every direction! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #43 Posted April 25, 2020 Thanks for taking apart that starter button and posting the results. The one on Rusty (my 1054A) still seems to work good although it looks really rough. Kudos on getting that motor running, yet another step closer to a “Mule”!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,786 #44 Posted April 25, 2020 12 minutes ago, PeacemakerJack said: Thanks for taking apart that starter button and posting the results. The one on Rusty (my 1054A) still seems to work good although it looks really rough. Kudos on getting that motor running, yet another step closer to a “Mule”!!! No problem Josh. I was curious more than anything and even if I broke it trying to get it apart I was going to see the guts! It’s amazing what kind of abuse and neglect these things will take! The engine had water in it and I flushed it a few times tonight with clean used oil and a splash of diesel before running for 5 minutes or so and draining one last time. I topped it back off with non-detergent 30 Weight and a cup or so of Lucas oil additive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,584 #45 Posted April 25, 2020 Hi Kevin, Nice work so far, love the name, it will always remind you of the lockdown and what we are all going through. Also that some things are just more important than this PITA virus I am breaking quarantine every now and then to do community stuff, I might borrow your ninja outfit lol Mick 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,786 #46 Posted April 26, 2020 I made a pick up of a GT-14 and a couple other things this morning. The tractor is for a friend’s kids. This was part of my package I picked up. A set of 953 inside wheel weights! I believe I need 4 more bolts and lug nuts to complete the set. These bolt onto the inside of the 953 hub, then act as lug studs for the wheels. To say I’m excited is an understatement! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,786 #47 Posted April 26, 2020 @19richie66 @953 nut @Aldon Can this fan gear steering setup from a GT-14 replace a Ross steering gear on a 953 as a bolt in swap? Is it any stronger? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #48 Posted April 26, 2020 1 hour ago, pullstart said: A set of 953 inside wheel weights! I believe I need 4 more bolts and lug nuts to complete the set. These bolt onto the inside of the 953 hub, then act as lug studs for the wheels. To say I’m excited is an understatement! Super cool find there Kevin! You went out of your way to help someone else and that “good karma” came back around already. Dad is running a set on Clyde that I got years ago on a parts Gt-14. They are awesome weights for sure. Nice haul! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,502 #49 Posted April 26, 2020 Super nice score Kevin!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,500 #50 Posted April 26, 2020 I believe you can run the fan gear instead but you may have to remove the ross mount and drill the holes for the pivot shaft. Can’t just run out and look at mine. Wrenched my leg . 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
