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Also, most of today's teens don't set the bar very high. Just saying... ;)

I'm proud of being in that minority 😁. As someone who was self taught, working on engines can be stressful at times and it's a lot when you first start, but as you get the hang of it, it starts to come to you naturally over time. Good luck @wywy, it looks like you're on the right track.

I forgot to mention this, but this transaxle I want to rebuild to swap into my Craftsman Pro Series T7400 to replace the continuously problematic cvt. This is just my personal mower, so I'm doing all of the upgrades like front bushing to bearing conversion, electronic fuel pump system, and the...

I found this video very interesting.

No doubt, yours broke the compression release.

This may be my unpopular opinion, but this is the 3rd Tuff Torq (2 K46, this K57) that I have rebuilt, and I find it pretty easy and straightforward.

Thanks, Do you know which filter is better, the older paper or the newer mesh one?

Hi guys, I have a Tuff Torq K57 from a Husqvarna YTH24K48 and was wondering what is involved to rebuild it? I just want it to be restored to the original speed, and I'm planning to resurface the pumps with sandpaper, but I was wondering if just resurfacing things would fix the transaxle...

It's a Kohler Courage, junk it.

It's a grade of viscosity, thinner in winter as not to freeze.

It sounds like you may need a new alternator. Typically, a mower with an electric pro has a regulated alternator, which you may need to install.

Well, there's a reason I said -light- coat

I've used light coats of aluminum paint with great results.

Name this one...