Operation "Redemption" KT17 rebuild

[MWShaw]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Looks good. You going to give it the smoke test before you put it in the tractor?

I thougth about it, but I am not sure it's worth the hassle?

What all would it require?

1.12v at the (2) pin plug,
2. fuel supply,
3. and power at the starter?

Is it that simple?

[Sam Mac]

That's about it. Clamp or bolt it to the bench. Maybe an oil pressure gage. Nice to make sure everything is good to go before you do all the work to put it in.

[MWShaw]

It lives!

http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...t=IMG_1268.mp4

Ran it long enough to get it good and warm, then re torqued the heads, and put it all back together. Actually did a little mowing with it! Good feeling.
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[Vince_o]

Man after all youve been threw with that thing it has to feel good to have it up and running!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sam Mac]

Way to go!

[ol'George]

So glad it all came together, just goes to show what perseverance will do.
A lot of people reading/following your undertaking have learned a lot.
I hope they have taken away from this, to stick with it, and don’t give up in the face of adversity.
You’ve had some setbacks to put it mildly!
The sweet sound of an opposed double breasted Kohler, is like no other.
Enjoy !!

[MWShaw]

Originally Posted by Vince_o

Man after all youve been threw with that thing it has to feel good to have it up and running!!!!!!!!!!!

I could not stop smiling!

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Way to go!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by ol'George

So glad it all came together, just goes to show what perseverance will do.
A lot of people reading/following your undertaking have learned a lot.
I hope they have taken away from this, to stick with it, and don’t give up in the face of adversity.
You’ve had some setbacks to put it mildly!
The sweet sound of an opposed double breasted Kohler, is like no other.
Enjoy !!

Thanks! It's kind of wierd, what all happened during this mower rebuild. But there were times when I really second guessed my decision to try and save the 782. Or even the Kohler. But like you said, nothing like the sound of that opposed twin when it spools up.

The nieghbor has a service come out and do his, listening to that big xmark zero turn with the vangaurd, man o man, I couldn't wait to fire up that Kohler!

But I was patient this time, went slow and double checked everything. I do appreciate all the advise, and encouragment. Hopefully this chapter is closed.

I do have one more question, I set the govenor as per the 18mag service manual, but the motor seems to want to vary the RPMs, when under full throttle.

Is this a carb adjustment issue?

I set the timing on the bench with volt / ohm meter. Made sure the points broke just as the timing marks lined up, so I am confident the timing is correct. Just wondering about the carb.

[ol'George]

Originally Posted by MWShaw

I could not stop smiling!




Thanks!



Thanks! It's kind of wierd, what all happened during this mower rebuild. But there were times when I really second guessed my decision to try and save the 782. Or even the Kohler. But like you said, nothing like the sound of that opposed twin when it spools up.

The nieghbor has a service come out and do his, listening to that big xmark zero turn with the vangaurd, man o man, I couldn't wait to fire up that Kohler!

But I was patient this time, went slow and double checked everything. I do appreciate all the advise, and encouragment. Hopefully this chapter is closed.

I do have one more question, I set the govenor as per the 18mag service manual, but the motor seems to want to vary the RPMs, when under full throttle.

Is this a carb adjustment issue?

I set the timing on the bench with volt / ohm meter. Made sure the points broke just as the timing marks lined up, so I am confident the timing is correct. Just wondering about the carb.

If it is the adjustable carb, you can 'prolly dial out the "hunting" with the main jet. if it is non adj maybe have to move the throttle spring a hole or two one way or the other.
Put a couple of hours on it and let things bed in a bit, and don't load it too hard, although it is not a tight rebore so It is not real critical.

[MWShaw]

Originally Posted by ol'George

If it is the adjustable carb, you can 'prolly dial out the "hunting" with the main jet. if it is non adj maybe have to move the throttle spring a hole or two one way or the other.
Put a couple of hours on it and let things bed in a bit, and don't load it too hard, although it is not a tight rebore so It is not real critical.

Yeah the carb is adjustable. I'll get a little more time on the motor, then try adjusting the carb, then adjust the spring if nessasary. Thanks.

I plan to change the oil and filter tonight, before I do any more work with it. That oil has (2) hrs on it now, that's enough time for all the goobers to get flushed to the filter.

Thanks again for everything, guys!

[Sam Mac]

Cut the filter open and see what it picked up.