Archive through October 24, 2010

[djohnston]

Thanks!

The coil was replaced about 6 months ago but I'll check the spark along with the fuel cap.

-Don

Don-
A couple things to check for...

When the tractor slows and dies, crack the fuel cap and see if it will run then. You may have a plugged vent on the cap.

Or...

After it dies, pull the spark plug, roll the engine over and see if you've got spark. I've had a coil that would "lose" it's spark when it warmed up. (A bad condensor "could" do the same thing)

It could be a sticky valve, but you want to make sure you've got fuel and spark when it happens.


PostBy Don Johnston (Djohnston) on Sunday, October 24, 2010 - 09:56 am:

The K301 engine in my 125 starts fine and runs for about 1-2 minutes. Then it slowly slows and dies. Won't start again until it's cold.

I replaced the piston and rings about 2 years ago and it's run fine since. I'm going to try some MMO in the fuel. If that doesn't work, I'm hoping a carb rebuild will fix it.

If that doesn't do I'm guessing a valve problem?

 

[aaytay]

Don-
Yes, it certainly could be a sticky valve, but dont assume "new coil = good coil". Even a new coil can fail....

Just something to think about.

 

[dpetroline]

to any one that has a 582 grear drive standard
how is the clutch pack assembled in what order i got started puting mine back tougher and can't rember how it goes .

 

[T-Mo]

Sort of before and after pictures of the 104 I picked up about 3 weeks ago:

Before:

After a bath and with the 107 fender deck temporarily placed on it:

I got the steering column replaced and got it running - runs good. Things it will still need, wheel bearings in the left front wheel, spindles greased and/or replaced, right rear axle seal replaced, seat reupholstered, hooded sanded down and painted, grille needs de-rusted, transmission needs drained and refilled.

 

[dfrisk]

ART - I thought the time stamp on posts was an hour ahead of us? Oh Well.

I agree, a variety of sizes of loaders is good also if you have more than one.

DON J. - Art's correct, if you used a Kohler coil they normally last a long time. I went thru a spell yrs ago where I'd use the "Will Fit" generic coils from my local farm & fleet store and they didn't last NEAR as long. They have the wrong internal resistance and fail quickly.

 

[mschutz]

Kraig, I have seen pictures of your 125 with a windbreaker on it. I have a piece of metal with part #K345 on the left inside, but it hits steering wheel. Do you know where it is supposed to be. Thanks Mel

 

[kmcconaughey]

Melody, is the windbreaker cab that you have for the 1x4/5 or is the one for a 1x6/7? There is a difference in the brackets. Here's some photos of the dash area of the cab I have.

 

[mschutz]

Kraig, I was told it came off a 123, but it fits good on the 125. I think its the piece that hooks to the tractor in front of dash on left.

 

[kmcconaughey]

Melody, any chance you could post a photo or 2 of the part and where it is hitting the steering wheel? Or if you can't get photos to post you could email them to me. Email address is in my profile.

 

[dtanner]

Kraig McConaughey "Keeper of the Photos"

I see you windshield has turned and now is not clear.Is that Plexiglas and easy to get a replacement? I would love to have a wind breaker for my 1512 now that I will have the 450 blower on it this winter. I`am thinking that a Ql wind breaker will most likely fit and work for me. If you know what will fit please let me know. Thanks Don T