The old rings had a 1/4 end gap. Compared to new rings in second pic.
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New .020 over piston.

http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_3990.jpg

Valves and piston in place.

http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_3994.jpg

The engine is in place. I made the clutch cover from stainless.

http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_3997.jpg

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I rebuilt and polished the carb. I made the top heat shield from 1/8" stainless. The old one was cracked, bent and had a piece missing.

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Got the new decals on the engine.

http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_4003.jpg

At least it's drivable now. :beerchug:

http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_4002.jpg

I love the way it looks from the rear.

http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_4004.jpg

Dads starter on it for now.

http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_4005.jpg

Looks outstanding... Very nice job... :beerchug:

Thank You. The engine runs fantastic, instant throttle response and idles great. I'll probably put the 48" deck back on it tomorrow to see how well it will run it.

For now, I'm going to leave the hood and dash alone. I would like to do something custom. I'd like to go with black hood decals. My wife hates the blue. LOL I think black decals would look nicer also.

Looks awesome! Love the V61's and the rear ags! :ThumbsUp:

Looks great ! Like the custom clutch cover you do good work!

Looks sharp! love the rubber you got for it.

Nice job Chief ...... and thanks for the pics :beerchug:

that is a beautiful tractor. you do fantastic work. id love to see and listen to it work. i love the sound of a single cylinder kohler ideling or working.