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Old 08-11-2018, 09:13 PM
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If I had taken the head off and found std parts and cross hatching in the cylinder, i would have thought it meant a low mileage engine. I'm curious why you think it is a bad thing? Is it just because of the other more obvious signs of wear/age?
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It appears to be an untouched engine. However, I was concerned that someone had rebuilt this 46 year old engine by using std size parts. Cylinder bores wear and become egg shape with use...did I mention it is 46 yrs old...and if someone just honed the cylinder the bore is NOT correct and maybe too big for rings and piston.
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Question. Would a factory piston be stamped STD? I have 2 K301’s on the bench that I don’t believe have ever been messed with. Neither piston is stamped.
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Question. Would a factory piston be stamped STD? I have 2 K301’s on the bench that I don’t believe have ever been messed with. Neither piston is stamped.
Drop a telescoping gauge in the bore and measure, best way to tell, otherwise it is just a guess.
you can use a caliper also.
It will tell you if it is std or oversize.
Not all pistons are marked as manufactures vary.
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Question. Would a factory piston be stamped STD? I have 2 K301’s on the bench that I don’t believe have ever been messed with. Neither piston is stamped.
Some are, some aren't. If there are no marks, it's generally standard bore.
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I finally finished the 149 today. The engine bore was at standard but the cylinder does have some wear in the thrust area. Ideally, I should have rebuilt it but circumstances right now preclude that from happening. So, did a valve job on it, cleaned up the head and resealed the engine. The PTO was weak and rebuilt it too. Jeff in Pa did the the machine work on the clutch. This tractor has a triangle 48" deck on that cuts very well (blades sharp, baffles in place, deck NOT rusty). I need to get a new muffler for it...loud as hell but runs very well.

Spark timing is essential for proper performance. This engine had the sight hole in the bearing plate located under the generator and inside the frame. In other words, very difficult to access. While the engine was on the bench, I found the marks on the flywheel, and static timed it. Like I said earlier, it runs very well.

The carb had not been touched...still had yellow overspray on it. Removed it, cleaned and rebuilt it. Throttle shaft not too loose.

The hydro control friction was loose and that was tightened to my liking and now it holds and does not run away.

Steering box was loose so it was adjusted and lubed too.

I like the tractor and it performs very well but I still prefer a comparable Quietline
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Looks good Beth...

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Nice job Beth. I’ve been doing a lot of the same work you did on a 128 I just got. I agree about it being a little tougher to access the site area for the timing on these. I did mine in the frame and it was a few times back and forth to get it spot on. Did you wear some ear plugs? You’re used to the quiet ones and this one is definately not.
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Nice job Beth. I’ve been doing a lot of the same work you did on a 128 I just got. I agree about it being a little tougher to access the site area for the timing on these. I did mine in the frame and it was a few times back and forth to get it spot on. Did you wear some ear plugs? You’re used to the quiet ones and this one is definately not.
Thanks Alvy! I have some significant hearing loss but still able to pass the DOT test. This thing is a powerhouse but it is as loud as an old skool Detroit diesel. I need to get a good quality muffler or my neighbors are going to complain. I mowed some yesterday with my 1650 and, oh my, what a difference...I love my QuietLines!!!
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Looks good! My 129 needs some of the same repairs.
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Nice work Beth!
So, is it done? Or do you have some more you want to do to it?
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