Continued engine problems with my 129

[zippy1]

Dude, not intending to hurt your feelings. Just telling you what you should do to do it correct...

[three4rd]

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[jcsmith]

May I make a suggestion ? Read the service manual from front to back, then do it again , then do it one more time. Actually it is interesting reading. You can do it .

Chris

[finsruskw]

The next batch of popcorn is just about done,
And the beer is cold to boot!!
Un freaking believable!!!

[Bamafan]

Originally Posted by finsruskw

The next batch of popcorn is just about done,
And the beer is cold to boot!!
Un freaking believable!!!

[john hall]

While this thread has been rather entertaining, I THINK something got missed--then again so much crap here who knows, maybe its buried. Anyway, I was taught long ago to run a tap in the holes and wire brush the bolts any time you pull the head off an air cooled engine--so as not to get a false torque reading from a thread locking up on rust/debris. Never know when one bolt may be a tad longer/shorter if they aren't all original. I also check for blisters over the tapped holes and hone the face of the block if I feel it needs it. Obviously blow out all the holes prior to reassembly. But, that's just how I do it, to each his own.

[finsruskw]

If we could figure a way to introduce some sex into this, we may have the workings of a weekly soap opera here!!

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[three4rd]

I guess an explanation would be in order. The reason I deleted a few posts is that I refuse to lower myself to the type of behavior (some of which I feel is truly in violation of forum policies - or at least in violation of the way the forum should operate) that has been exhibited. I had posted some replies that would simply have led to more of what has been going on here, but then deleted them. Quite honestly, I never expected the level of trolling and flaming on this board that I've encountered during these past 2 weeks. So...yeah...I had to re-enter something that had at least 10 letters. Regret for something I posted and then changed my mind about? What...are you kidding? Simply trying to avoid bringing myself down to the same level of apparent lack of civility that is present here. Shall we go as far as to say the 'spirit of the law' at least - if perhaps not the 'letter of the law' with regards to forum policies regarding posting - has indeed been violated throughout my recent threads. As with all walks of life, my comments apply to some here - certainly not all. (To address a recent reply...the insinuation that I'm not able to replace head bolts is, quite frankly, just likely an attempt to p*** me off.) Not going to work, sorry. But...I'm glad for that post since it's a prime example of the sort of rudeness I refer to. Have fun with the ribbing game that seems to be popular here! I must say, some of you are quite good at it. If you're hoping for additional replies from me...don't hold your breath. In fact, if any moderators are reading this, do everyone a favor and close both my threads. I, at least, are certainly done with them. If some of you want to continue to have fun with either, knock yourself out.

I will add a few more things while I'm at it however - what I have gleaned from my recent experiences here are that there only 4 real groups on any sort of technical/mechanical/vehicular forum (IMHO). Those looking for advice since they aren't experts on the topic and those who think they know everything there is to know about a particular subject. This type will jump in to a discussion with advice, often without regard for what they actually know, because it is a topic they have some experience with. Then there are the trolls, who will glean enough info to sound good and flame people for nitpicky items just to get a rise out of everybody else. Finally there are those who actually DO know the subject and wish to reign supreme in their little world. Ironically, they can be as nasty as a troll when it comes to ripping a "newbie" or inexperienced person such as myself. I must temper this, however, by also mentioning that there are those who have the knowledge and share it in a mannerly fashion without any sort of condescending tone.

Another observation I've picked up on is that no matter how much I do with this tractor, it'll never be enough. New head bolts? Sure...why not. If I would go as far as to even do a valve job and then are ready to reassemble, I will undoubtedly then be told that I need to pull the bottom end apart and redo rings and bearings. And heaven forbid if I don't follow every word in the sacrosanct manual during any of these procedures. But wait..., since you can't just throw parts at the Cub, I'll probably then be told I need to have the bore gone over, the crank journal reground, the piston replaced. After that, any real hardcore guys here might insist that I should have obtained the correct paint, completely disassemble and have all the appropriate pieces sand blasted and painted while apart. Hey!, what about the correct repro decals? Transaxle overhaul? Seat refurbish? Complete front end rebuild? Get the idea? I mean, where does all this stop?? So..let's please end it where it is. I believe it has run its course to the end.

[R Bedell]

I am closing the thread. Nothing more to gain or achieve,