Recent content by txmowman

Full choke to restart a hot engine is normal. If full choke is needed to keep it running, this is a fuel delivery issue. You would need to check the entire fuel system from tank to carburetor. Possibly a fuel cap not venting. When it starts to surge, open the cap. Other tank venting issue or a...

It is common that when the cylinder head is overheated that the valve guide comes loose, yes. There is no repair procedure for this and the guide is not a replacement part from Kawasaki. I’ve seen many try to get the valve guide back into place. It usually never works. For the few that have made...

I am unable to view your picture but on Kawasaki engines the arrow on top of the piston points towards the flywheel.

Typically you can tell by the spark plug if it might me one cylinder with an issue. If one plug is super clean, almost like new, that is likely the cylinder with the issue. Sometimes I use a dye in the coolant as well to possibly reveal a slight crack or where the coolant shouldn’t be.

Ouch, sorry to hear that. Those old Kawasaki liquid cooled are awesome engines. Not made that at anymore.

Yes, the float valve is worn and not sealing off in the seat. Could be a cracked float, could just be trash in the fuel. I’m curious to see what you make a new float valve from. 😆 Why not spend the few dollars and get the correct part? The engine has lasted what, 25+ years, don’t you think it is...

Yes, that could be.

The tiny coil off the side of the ignition coil acts as a small charging or lighting coil for something on the mower that needs power. Is this what you are referring to?

What is the engine code. Any labels?