Recent content by F150Fan80

I am ok with going through the carb again. I did a rebuild kit on it as well. This was before I found the compression issue. It still persisted. I am always game for trying to clean it again.

So I was finally able to test the muffler of sorts by stuffing a rag in one inlet and then inserting a rag and compressed air nozzle into the other to see how much air was actually leaving the muffler. I also reversed the inlets and tried again. It really didn't seem like there was much of a...

Not a whole lot at all. Basically I've ran it for about 20 minutes give or take. Probably a little more. I figured It would be a little better now. It seems like the issue I was having in the beginning is still present, even with the low compression that was originally found. Perplexing issue...

I used a three-legged hone with the spring action on the arms to hone them out. It's done well for me in the past but maybe not in this case.

So it appears that I still have low compression although not near as low as it was. One cylinder was at 130 and the other is at 140. Note that this is found on a cold engine. I have yet to perform a leak down test but I am relatively sure that it is leaking through the valves since I have brand...

I'll start with the compression check and go from there. I have a leak down kit as well if the test shows low. My bet would be a leaking valve, possibly not seating correctly. I'll hopefully be able to run a compression check tomorrow after work. It does seem to be running on both cylinders.

I can try doing another compression test and seeing what it shows. If it shows low then a leak down test would be next. If I was losing compression again I would bet the valves aren't sealing properly since it's been honed and new pistons and rings. I'll know more later this week. It seemed to...

Well I am finally back from sledding in northern Wisconsin. Love it up there. Anyway, anyone have any thoughts on this? I am looking into getting back out to look it over within the next couple of nights. Hopefully someone has some insight for me. I feel like I am missing something here. I just...

I have a blacktop drive that is pretty beat up from the previous owners/tenants that lived here before we bought the house. I'm actually surprised that the turf tires do that well in snowy situations. I have the bar tread but thought about going to turfs to help keep me from tearing up the grass...

Those pics actually came through really nice!! Thank you!! I really like that idea of the rubber matting. Does it direct most of the snow to the auger instead of passing underneath to the tires? Also, what size tires are you using? I'm wondering if the tires I have are a little wide. I bought...

Well, I know that it has been a long time since I updated anyone on the progress made. Between work, sick kids, sick adults, Christmas, getting ready to go snowmobiling, etc, I haven't had much time to dedicate to getting this thing running. Let me rephrase this, running well. It does in fact...

:ROFLMAO: On a more serious note I almost forgot to. But I followed the manual for torque specs!! ?

I wasn't able to fire it up yesterday, that will be today. Fingers crossed!!! I did however get everything mounted back up and wired. It's sitting in the shop right now waiting for me to try and start it.

Well I finally have the engine all back together. Finding time to get back to it has been hard. I ended up using a 6 prong trailer connector to redo the engine to tractor wiring harness connector. Since there are only four wires used now I just eliminated two of them. I chose this style of plug...

So, if you all remember I was going to replace or repair that electrical connector from the engine to the tractor. I am looking for a replacement connector and cannot find something that is very suitable for it. I would like something that is snug and weather-tight as well. Does anyone have a...