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Old 06-29-2019, 08:22 AM
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4 more bolts and the engine can be out.
Not a big deal and it will make it a hell of a lot easier to work on, clean up and repair what's needed.
What's the problem?
Do it once and do it right.
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Old 06-29-2019, 04:39 PM
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4 more bolts and the engine can be out.
Not a big deal and it will make it a hell of a lot easier to work on, clean up and repair what's needed.
What's the problem?
Do it once and do it right.
But is that "doing it right"? The service manual doesn't suggest removing the engine. And how much does it weigh? I'm also not keen on injuring myself taking it out.
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Old 06-30-2019, 08:37 AM
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Old 06-30-2019, 09:07 AM
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Old 06-30-2019, 09:21 AM
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Just because the manual says one thing, does not mean that is the only correct way to do it. I agree it would probably be easier with the engine out. Two people can easily lift it, or use an engine lift if you have access to one.
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Old 06-30-2019, 10:07 AM
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as I remember that engine is around 125 lb. I've lifted more than a few in and out before, when I wasn't around a cherry picker or comealong.
take advantage of having it out, pull tins and clean crap from within cooling fins while out... engine almost certainly has to come out for that.... and power wash the chassis while its out.
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Old 06-30-2019, 11:48 AM
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With out PTO, head and tins
So figure what, another 10-15# for those and you are looking at 85 pounds max?
Less than a bag of cement.
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Old 07-04-2019, 01:36 PM
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Well I had to compromise. I live out in the boonies and don't have a lift or anyone nearby to help me remove the engine, plus the grass isn't getting any shorter. So I just slid the engine forward to get the clutch out, which I pretty much had to do anyway because the rearmost flex collar pin wouldn't come out. But there is no way I'm lifting that engine out by myself with a bad foot, bad knee and a not so good back.

Now I just have to decide if I want to do it myself, have it done locally (if anyone can do it) or send it out. I'd probably have to buy tools I don't have in order to do it myself, but its going to cost me one way or the other anyway...
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Remove the front grill housing and then you can slide the engine out all the way on to a plastic bucket BTDT
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Remove the front grill housing and then you can slide the engine out all the way on to a plastic bucket BTDT
Nope, not on my 108. There's a few low hanging inches so I'd have to lift it to get it out.

Finally have some time and little money so I'm going to see if I can rebuild this myself, at least well enough to make it work again. Be prepared for the adventure...
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