Head gasket replaced
Well my "new" 100 was clacking away, blown head gasket. Took it apart and only the inner metal ring was holding it. I flattened the head on 120 grit sandpaper on a pretty flat surface, finishing with 220 grit. There was a deep depression where that metal ring went around and it took everything my arm had to get it 99% gone!
So then looking at the new gasket, it has no metal ring. There must be two types. I need the tractor for tomorrows storm, so went with it, torqued to 30 ftlbs and buttoned her back up. This Kohler smokes pretty bad so a rebuilt will eventually go in there.
I guess the big question is what's the difference between the two types of head gaskets? Looks like the metal ring style, being more expensive, must be better?
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Model 100 Dec 2020 - Running condition, has snow plow!
Model 123 Nov 2020 Hydro needs much work, or resto, building front end loader for this one
Model 100 Feb 2019 apart for total frame-off / sandblast etc resto
Model 70 Sep 2020 needs total resto and an engine, or for parts
Model 70/100 Mar 2021 buried in rust, frozen engine, got free for parts.
two spare hydro rears
"in for a penny, in for a pound!"
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