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Old 09-17-2011, 08:25 PM
samiam44 samiam44 is offline
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Guys,

OK, I'm a newbie and this cub ran well so I purchased it. Now I've done the hy-tran service (1650) and the oil service. When I got it, it was running rich and the front grill area is dark with soot. Put a new airfilter in and spark plugs- life was nice. It starts right up and runs well. I haven't seen it burning noticeable oil.
So, I changed the oil- it's pretty dark and it has a strong silver shimmer(?). Maybe a few oil changes @ 10 hrs or so. Any suggestions or should I just be planning on a over sized piston and new rod asap??

That amount of metal would surprise me if it was a new motor...



Michael
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Old 09-18-2011, 12:19 AM
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Michael is it metal for sure? Can you get some to stick to a magnet? What are you using for oil? I would do a quickie oil change to get the rest of what ever it is out of there, 5-10 hrs.
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Old 09-18-2011, 06:49 AM
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yes,

Lots of something shinny.. I put a 48 oz bottle of B & S 30 wt in the engine. Yes, I'll change it again in 10 hrs or so and see if things are better.

FYI, I just got the machine- so I have no idea of what was in the tractor.

Michael
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Old 09-18-2011, 08:43 AM
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If it were mine, I would flush it with Kerosine or diesel fuel several times to get the "stuff" out.
Tip/jack/angle the motor/tractor to where the drain plug is @ the very bottom so the 'stuff" gets flushed out.
then replace the oil & use it and pay attention to any unnatural noises.
sometimes folks just do not change oil on a "old mower" we will never know--
Hoping for the best for you!!
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