jellyghost 378 #1 Posted April 16, 2021 I just found this video, and I was clueless about almost everything in this video. Do you do this to your engines? Is this overkill? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #2 Posted April 16, 2021 Good idea. Although I just rebuild the carburetor... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,627 #3 Posted April 16, 2021 I WHOLEHEARTEDLY DISAGREE with "Replace the carburetor" No. I won't be buying another aftermarket carburetor unless All other possibilities have been attempted. Check, clean, and rebuild an old Kohler carburetor. If the top throttle bore is worn repair it with appropriate spacers. That's particularly concerning because he sells replacement carbs. Valve clearance I've never checked. I can see the value in doing so. I do like the comment that referred to removing the engine sheet metal and cleaning out the air flow fins. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,642 #4 Posted April 16, 2021 Most of it is good practice, I agree simply replacing the carburettor is not necessary. Servicing the carb should be enough. A good exterior clean to remove grass from the tins and find is a definite. Is it necessary to mention that another of the first things should be draining and replacing the engine oil? Its one of the most important components in the engine and often neglected. Mick 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,627 #5 Posted April 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, Mickwhitt said: oil I'd like to think he's confident that most folks would have already changed the oil and air filter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,642 #6 Posted April 16, 2021 So would I Eric lol But I see so many engines where oil is just an afterthought. Mick 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #7 Posted April 16, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I WHOLEHEARTEDLY DISAGREE with "Replace the carburetor" but gotta remember he sells them to. Nothin wrong with tryin to make a honest livin and obviously has no problems with his replacements. .... All of his points are valid but often go undone by a new to me unless I got no other projects going on ... yah right Anybody ID that tractor he's got there? Edited April 16, 2021 by WHX24 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,514 #8 Posted April 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Anybody ID that tractor he's got there? Well it's definitely a modified something. I've never seen a stock "raised" battery box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #9 Posted April 16, 2021 Exactly why I was wondering Bob...good eye! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #10 Posted April 16, 2021 The reason for that battery being so high might be because of then FEL. There's a bracket on the right side of the tractor in that area that leads me to believe that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,011 #11 Posted April 16, 2021 1 hour ago, rmaynard said: I've never seen a stock "raised" battery box. Maybe it's an illusion or glitch in the matrix 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,761 #12 Posted April 16, 2021 1 hour ago, WHX24 said: but gotta remember he sells them to. Nothin wrong with tryin to make a honest livin and obviously has no problems with his replacements. .... Sorry to say, I have 2 "replacements from him setting in the scrap pile. When I contacted him about them I got a lot of questions about rings, valve leakage, leak down test, breather dirty, etc. Both of the engines I tried to put them on may be a little tired. But the fact is both of those engines run just fine today with rebuilt Kohler carbs on them I got from A-Z. Today if when I see a used Kohler K on Craigslist for cheap, I'm buying it for parts, especially if it has a carb on it. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jellyghost 378 #13 Posted April 16, 2021 I am a little shy to open up and look at the piston head. Maybe I just need to get over it. I was wondering how important it is to replace the points and condenser. I have never done that, and it looked pretty doable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,627 #14 Posted April 16, 2021 1 minute ago, jellyghost said: I am a little shy to open up and look at the piston head. Maybe I just need to get over it. I was wondering how important it is to replace the points and condenser. I have never done that, and it looked pretty doable. Don't be too worried about doing the cylinder head removal. It's pretty cut and dry. Points and condenser on a Kohler engine? There are others that may disagree with this but I do not mess with them until they are messing with me. If we're doing a rebuild like when we're putting one of the tractors together I'll run a file through the points but that's about it. I've heard it time and time again that the newer style points even from Kohler themselves just don't last as long. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,155 #15 Posted April 16, 2021 Here's one that nobody thinks about. Pull the flywheel and clean off the stator! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
