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• Posted in thread: kaw engine on 03/21/2012 at 1:09PM
  I have had a GT262 John Deere with a 17 hp. Kawasaki for 18 years and have never had a problem with it.
  Runs as strong as the day I bought it.

• Posted in thread: Why is my new head gasket messed up? on 01/18/2012 at 7:57AM
  On any head gaskets that I install I always use Permatex Copper-Coat sealer. This has small copper
  particles in the mix and will seal when there are small imperfections in the metal that other sealers...

• Posted in thread: JD 110 Dies after 30 min on 01/08/2012 at 10:49AM
  Check the spark color when the engine is cold and when the engine is hot. Both times the spark should be
  a blue-white. If no spark or a weak yellow when hot then the coil should be tested with an ohm ...

• Posted in thread: JD 110 Dies after 30 min on 01/07/2012 at 8:46PM
  Sounds like the ignition coil is bad. Sometimes they will work fine when cold but will not work at
  operating engine temp.

• Posted in thread: ford 1310 4 wheel drive problems on 12/31/2011 at 5:26PM
  There is a coupling collar that connects the drive shaft to the front axle on both ends of the shaft that
  will shatter under heavy load. I would start there.

• Posted in thread: Ford 1910 hard starting on 12/12/2011 at 7:14AM
  The next two things that I would do are to change the fuel filter to make sure you have free fuel flow at
  the injector pump. Next, I would pull the injectors and have them pop tested for proper cracki...

• Posted in thread: Gibson Tractor Project on 11/30/2011 at 9:53PM
  The rear end takes 80w-90 gear oil as does the transmission. Gibson parts are VERY hard to find. I have
  some parts that I am not using for my restorations. I have a D with hood that is restored, a D t...

• Posted in thread: Ford 1910 hard starting on 11/30/2011 at 9:24PM
  If the engine is not up to running temp, this is normal. Even after running hard on a hot day just 20-30
  of engine off will require preheating. I was a mechanic for a Ford tractor dealership for 8 yea...

• Posted in thread: Flywheel/Ring gear on 10/16/2011 at 8:10PM
  Most likey sheared flywheel to crankshaft bolts. This is not that uncommon as I have seen it before on
  several 9n/8n/2n tractors.

• Posted in thread: Ford 601 workmaster on 09/20/2011 at 10:42AM
  The clutch pedal and brake pedal are on a common shaft. The clutch pedal should be free to rotate without
  moving the brake pedal. Remove the cluth pedal from the shaft and clean it and the shaft with ...