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  1. MechanicLane

    We need to see more of this!

    That's what I like to see! This kid knows his stuff! Any advice you would add to that?
  2. MechanicLane

    Darn kohler courage engines are such crap

    Well it's really the small things. The DSAI coils, the float needle, etc. These engines just don't deserve to exist.
  3. MechanicLane

    Brand loyalty?

    I am very brand loyal to craftsman. 2 craftsman riding mowers, 3 cordless drills, A recip saw, a cordless impact, 3/8 cordless ratchet and power inverter, several socket sets, a craftsman pressure washer, and some screwdrivers. Only reason I bought a McGraw 8 gallon air compressor was because it...
  4. MechanicLane

    Won’t start unless primed

    They are a bit finnicky, make sure you are choking it when starting, because it will make the mixture richer and almost simulate starter fluid. Sometimes it's just time for a new carb, and make sure you are starting it a lot. That seems to keep the carb clean. Good luck, that is a great machine...
  5. MechanicLane

    Front wheel alignment for 2014 Craftsman T2400

    My T3000 does the same thing. The tires actually have a bit of camber and the wheels do not exactly go straight
  6. MechanicLane

    Darn kohler courage engines are such crap

    Bought a craftsman dgs6500 with a kohler sv735 vtwin engine for $300. Previous owner replaced the head gaskets and couldn't get it started or something? This was a few months ago before all the snow here in oregon. Got it running...BARELY. Was smoking bad when running (Major disappointment #1)...
  7. MechanicLane

    Bad coil... already?!

    replaced and it fired right up, runs smoother than butter
  8. MechanicLane

    Craftsman deck exploding

    Tried again today (don’t have new belt yet) and worked like last time, came off second I moved forward. This time it didn’t make an exploding noise, just flopped off the PTO and all the other pulley that don’t have keepers. So I put it back on easily and happened again only on the PTO pulley...
  9. MechanicLane

    Craftsman deck exploding

    Tried again after I fixed the tangled belt, and it worked even at idle pretty good for about 5 minutes , I throttle up about halfway, let off brake and as soon as I started going BANG…and it happened again☹️ Will order new Kevlar belt and will update soon
  10. MechanicLane

    Craftsman deck exploding

    It’s the same belt I have been using, haven’t replaced Until I know that’s the problem
  11. MechanicLane

    Craftsman deck exploding

    That’s what happened the first time. The next time I moved it out of the hole forward 2”
  12. MechanicLane

    Craftsman deck exploding

    Yes it has a releasable handle connected to a spring that tensions it, will try to reroute belt again tomorrow.
  13. MechanicLane

    Craftsman deck exploding

    I’m pretty sure the belt is routed correctly. I did it twice the same way. Second time lasted a bit longer because I moved the keeper a little bit more towards the front of the mower. It’s the exact same setup as in the diagram below and I’m pretty sure the belt was routed as shown, but I’ll...
  14. MechanicLane

    Craftsman deck exploding

    I was mowing after I had replaced the spindles, blades, and 1/3 idler pulleys ( they mowed freely and were in good condition and didn’t have replacements), engaged blades and the engine bogged a bit (even at high rpm) and the whole mower shook like crazy until it built up rpm, then it just shook...
  15. MechanicLane

    Bad coil... already?!

    hoping I don't have to go through that lol
  16. MechanicLane

    Bad coil... already?!

    is raisman a good brand? https://www.ebay.com/itm/134215918844
  17. MechanicLane

    Bad coil... already?!

    im just confused why the coils are going out on my machinery at the same time, or maybe its just bad luck
  18. MechanicLane

    Bad coil... already?!

    noooo, I meant in general, not ON THIS MOWER. I replaced 2 coils on a craftsman dgs6500 courage twin (converted DSAI to MDI) lol. I have not replaced the coil on this mower since I bought it. the previous owner did ONCE
  19. MechanicLane

    Bad coil... already?!

    I purchased a Craftsman II gt18 garden tractor with a 18hp OPPOSED twin briggs for $50, and when we picked it up didn't run. seller had replaced the "distributor" (coil) but we discovered that he had grounded the kill wire...LOL. we hooked up the kill wires PROPERLY and the thing started up...
  20. MechanicLane

    Engine swap Kohler to Briggs?

    I have a Kohler courage pro sv735-0016 on a craftsman dgs6500 (917.288600) that wont work right, very finicky and kicks over a bit with starting fluid. I’m done messing around and wasting my time on a bad engine. So my question is: 1. How easy do you think it would be to swap the engine? 2...
  21. MechanicLane

    Husqvarna GT48XLSi serious wiring problems- HELP!

    I do too. That’s why I’m trying to do this, I’m not gonna charge my customers the $100 for the harness and $100 for labor!
  22. MechanicLane

    Husqvarna GT48XLSi serious wiring problems- HELP!

    I know! All the harnesses are $100+, it’s insane!
  23. MechanicLane

    Husqvarna GT48XLSi serious wiring problems- HELP!

    I’m trying to FIND the parts, so I can buy them
  24. MechanicLane

    Husqvarna GT48XLSi serious wiring problems- HELP!

    I could get arrested for not buying the correct part but tweaking it to fit? I don’t think so, it is physically impossible to fix the existing harness
  25. MechanicLane

    Husqvarna GT48XLSi serious wiring problems- HELP!

    So I’m looking online and there I no way that I’m going to spend 100 dollars on a wiring harness fit for this model so I’m thinking I could buy a harness that is very close to what I need but has that key switch port. Leave me a link if you find a close harness
  26. MechanicLane

    Husqvarna GT48XLSi serious wiring problems- HELP!

    I recently bought a Husqvarna GT riding mower and the previous owner absolutely destroyed the wiring so I am looking to replace it to its former glory and I am unable to find a good wiring harness and smart switch. Is it possible that I could replace only the smart switch with the key switch if...
  27. MechanicLane

    Need some Craftsman Mower Expertise to compare tractors

    Change the oil very frequently and always run at max rpm. You will have to see yourself if the deck or bagger are compatible with the gt. Look under both and understand how the lift mechanism works and where the mounting points are. If they are the same, they are exchangeable. Same with the...
  28. MechanicLane

    Need some Craftsman Mower Expertise to compare tractors

    Dyt means deluxe yard tractor and gt means garden tractor, referring to size. The gt5000 is much larger, has more features and higher ease of use. Anything would be better than the engine in the dyt4000. I personally have had a gt5000 and it was great! Still runs great today, at 1200 hours :0
  29. MechanicLane

    Briggs and Stratton 44M777 24HP tons of blue smoke

    Started it up this morning and no smoke??? Quite strange but I’ll start it later this afternoon and give an update
  30. MechanicLane

    Briggs and Stratton 44M777 24HP tons of blue smoke

    Was a little bit over when I was looking at it, my fault, but only by a sixteenth of an inch. I drained a little bit out and it still smoked. What is a leak down test?
  31. MechanicLane

    Briggs and Stratton 44M777 24HP tons of blue smoke

    I have a Briggs 24HP vtwin on a craftsman pyt9000 that is quite a mystery… Typically I run my engines about every few days (yes I know it I’d a waste of gas, but I don’t really care about dinosaurs much) and all’s well, but I hold off for about a week. And now it’s smoking blue! Its very faint...
  32. MechanicLane

    How do I change hydro-gear trans oil?

    UPDATE: This is a hydro gear 618-0319 transaxle
  33. MechanicLane

    How do I change hydro-gear trans oil?

    I have a Craftsman PYT 9000 model no 247.289800 that I think from my research has a hydro-gear trans on it, and when I’m driving (except for frat area once it gets some speed) it will make these low pitched whining like sounds, it’s when I first press on the pedal and when going on a even slight...
  34. MechanicLane

    7 year old Craftsman 21 hp riding mower hard to turnover & start, High compression stroke. Model 331877 2371 G5, YT3000

    its really not that hard to replace the cam, its just right there after you take the oil pan off...
  35. MechanicLane

    7 year old Craftsman 21 hp riding mower hard to turnover & start, High compression stroke. Model 331877 2371 G5, YT3000

    prob 300+, just depends what your budget is because i know that this project is starting to cost a bit
  36. MechanicLane

    Engine Repowering Project

    its not a matter of will the camshaft break, its when. all of these engines have camshaft ACR problems - 21xxxx-28xxxx-31xxxx-33xxxx engines, especially the intek ones.
  37. MechanicLane

    Engine Repowering Project

    just leave the engines intact with all of their pieces, not a good choice of engine though as all of them have camshaft breaking issues, since the sparkplug ignites as the piston starts to go back down, it might be for emissions but idk about any of the things they do on these to "solve"...
  38. MechanicLane

    7 year old Craftsman 21 hp riding mower hard to turnover & start, High compression stroke. Model 331877 2371 G5, YT3000

    you can try all these alternative fixes or actually fix the problem, which is most likely the compression release
  39. MechanicLane

    7 year old Craftsman 21 hp riding mower hard to turnover & start, High compression stroke. Model 331877 2371 G5, YT3000

    did some cross referencing... https://www.amazon.com/Starter-Replaces-Briggs-Stratton-693713/dp/B01J66VP3Y/ref=sr_1_3_mod_primary_new?crid=KTOIC83ISNW7&keywords=briggs+metal+starter+gear&qid=1691989903&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=briggs+metal+starter+gear%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-3
  40. MechanicLane

    7 year old Craftsman 21 hp riding mower hard to turnover & start, High compression stroke. Model 331877 2371 G5, YT3000

    yes it can, you can put in a new and much stronger battery and that will essentially bypass the ACR or i have seen some people cover up the intake hole with their hand and it would start, just some advice from someone who had 5 or 6 of these Hard-to-crank blown acr engines, just sayin
  41. MechanicLane

    Noise from rear end

    does it do it when you press the brake pedal?
  42. MechanicLane

    7 year old Craftsman 21 hp riding mower hard to turnover & start, High compression stroke. Model 331877 2371 G5, YT3000

    i forgot that i have this exact same mower! if you have any questions, ask me because i now have a visual of what you r dealing with lol
  43. MechanicLane

    Craftsman bogs down and all but stalls when cutting on incline

    do you have a fuel pump on it?
  44. MechanicLane

    7 year old Craftsman 21 hp riding mower hard to turnover & start, High compression stroke. Model 331877 2371 G5, YT3000

    yeah, ive had my fair share of mowers with a bad acr (like half of them) and sometimes if its not too bad you can buy a very powerful high cc batter for them and it sorta bypasses it, but yeah, when looking for a mower, avoid the 21xxxx, 28xxxx, 31xxxx, and 33xxxx briggs and stratton single...
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