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BRAD1975
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 Posted - 08/25/2010 : 13:48:03
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it ran...I took it apart today to see what the knocking is and found it has a loose rod...what a headache getting that head off...I also had to ruin the flywheel because some donkey must have used an impact on it...(It came with a spare though)
also found a small bolt embedded in the underside of the head and lots of damage to the top of the .010 piston...its too bad because judging by the headgasket and freshness of the piston it looks like it was ruined by stupidity after a rebuild
maybe Ill just jam a different engine in there |
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BRAD1975
Canada
1562 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2010 : 13:50:34
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| Skunkhome if you read this I think maybe it'd be better to move this thread to the "other tractors" section...I probably should have posted it there in the first place |
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BRAD1975
Canada
1562 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2010 : 14:13:29
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I have a 12hp tecumseh ohv from a snowblower...you guys think it would be alright?..or underpowered
it only has a cutting deck so Im thinking it would be ok..Id hate to put my ohv180 in something Im probably not going to keep
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2010 : 18:11:25
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| i dont think the 12 would be underpowered both Bolens and others put 12 hp engines in that size of tractor, Cub cadet 1200 and 1250 were the same tractor as the 1450, 1650. John Deere put everything from a 8 hp to a 16 in their 200 series, I don't think the JD 212 was underpowered or the Cub Cadet 1250 for that matter |
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larry8200
USA
3166 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2010 : 18:51:33
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| I think up until 72 or so, pretty much all the tractors were 12hp or less, and did plenty of work. I sometimes wonder if we really need more... |
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skunkhome
USA
12826 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2010 : 00:02:25
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| That's one of those Kohlers isn't it? You just caught it before it punched the standard inspection window in the side of the block. |
  Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
Benjamin Franklin |
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2010 : 01:01:10
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Originally posted by skunkhome
That's one of those Kohlers isn't it? You just caught it before it punched the standard inspection window in the side of the block.
i think the poster is talking about Tecumsehs, I've never seen a kohler punch a hole in the block, but hey it probably happens to all brands of engines |
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BRAD1975
Canada
1562 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2010 : 14:53:04
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this one has a hh150 tecumseh..I was thinking maybe 12 would be underpowered because Im not sure how much the hydro rear uses compared to a gear trans
up here the tecumseh is famous for blowing out the side of the block under the starter....usually right at throttle up or throttle down (just about everyone around here owns a snowblower)
either way its gonna take some rigging because the oh120 I have has different mounting and my oh180 has a tapered shaft adapter that would force me to mount it 2 inches forward for the pulley alignment (I would have to cut out the concave grill section and re-weld it backwards for clearance) |
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2010 : 18:49:32
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Originally posted by BRAD1975
this one has a hh150 tecumseh..I was thinking maybe 12 would be underpowered because Im not sure how much the hydro rear uses compared to a gear trans
up here the tecumseh is famous for blowing out the side of the block under the starter....usually right at throttle up or throttle down (just about everyone around here owns a snowblower)
either way its gonna take some rigging because the oh120 I have has different mounting and my oh180 has a tapered shaft adapter that would force me to mount it 2 inches forward for the pulley alignment (I would have to cut out the concave grill section and re-weld it backwards for clearance)
From what I've heard if the governors get out of adjust (rev too high) they tend to blow quick. Gotta be careful on the rpm's, guys that hot rod these machines don't do it's reputation any favors |
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skunkhome
USA
12826 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2010 : 19:33:55
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| Sorry, guys I was having a senior moment. |
Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
Benjamin Franklin |
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BRAD1975
Canada
1562 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2010 : 23:40:46
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I started modifying the mount brackets today to get the 12hp to fit and then came acroos a briggs 18hp i/c twin horizontal opposed for sale for $200....
are these good engines?...it looks just like this one but in a little rougher shape and doesnt have the weird cowl on the back...Im waiting for a reply from the person to know what type of shaft it has
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2010 : 23:57:58
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| Those are good engines, if they were taken care of. |
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BRAD1975
Canada
1562 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2010 : 01:13:03
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| hopefully they reply tomorrow ...I think Ill buy it no matter what the shaft ..anything higher than 12hp in horizontal is hard to come by here and even if I dont use it for this Ill need it for something else in the future :d |
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larry8200
USA
3166 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2010 : 03:44:34
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Originally posted by ATF
Those are good engines, if they were taken care of.
And you can take that to the bank! |
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oldsarge
USA
688 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2010 : 11:29:35
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| If you use it make dam' sure you keep the grass out of the fins because they can overheat and drop a valve seat!! |
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