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Talntedmrgreen
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 Posted - 10/27/2010 : 19:59:01
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All at once, after nearly 20 years of use, the Ariens is drinking oil faster than I can keep it in. Tractor is runnig like a top, but blowin a nasty cloud of smoke. Bythe time I've mowed 2 acres, she's as near to empty on oil as you wou ld ever want to get.
Any tips, or thoughts before I get into this thing? 14hp Briggs 261777... |
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 10/27/2010 : 20:28:07
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| Tell which engine you have and I'll see what a rebuild kit costs, or I can get darn good prices on new repower engines |
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2010 : 06:09:05
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| 14hp Briggs model 261777 type 157-01 |
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ATF
USA
1892 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2010 : 08:13:35
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| Here's one on ebay, it's used no smoke, runs good, bid is at 120.00, I'd look for 16hp vanguards on ebay also, more of them. I can get new ones for about 650.00 |
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 10/28/2010 : 12:31:00
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| My hope is to get the problem fixed...a couple valve seals, or maybe just relacing a plugged filter. BUT, it would be nice to bump up to a bigger motor. I think that 14 Vangaurd single was the smallest they had available on teh HT's. It does a fine job mowing, mulching, and pushing snow, but this is the first hickup we've had. |
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olcowhand
USA
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Posted - 10/28/2010 : 14:04:55
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| Sounds like you've a blown head gasket. It is OHV right? They can blow & still run strong, just a little compression leaking into valve cover will force oil into the intake through the crankcase breather tube & make them smoke like the devil. |
Daniel in Ky -- So much to do, so little time!
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ATF
USA
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Posted - 10/28/2010 : 21:19:14
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| Daniels right, saw a Kohler 25 horse my friend thought he blew up, rubber gasket on the valve cover was leaking. I'd watch ebay, I see 16hp vanguard twins at very good prices, less than a rebuild, the tractors definitely worth a upgraded engine |
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 10/29/2010 : 09:22:53
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| Wow...they do look to have some decent prices. I'd like to put one in my golf cart... =] |
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Ariens HT14...Briggs drinkin oil
