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I know someone who has an Onan P218G still in the crate. It's been stored in his shop for 15-20 years. It's never been started, never been mounted, still in the crate. I have a 1987 JD 318 with a P218 so I have a general idea of pricing for used engines and parts but I have no idea how to...

Anyone have any leads on where to locate a muffler for a JD LX279? It's a 17hp liquid cooled Kawasaki. The one I have is beyond repair. Thanks in advance.

I've got a JD LX279 with liquid cooled 2 cylinder Kawasaki. It was running rough, seemed to be missing if I'm running over rough ground. I noticed some gas coming from the top vent tube. I took the carb off to clean it and stripped the main jet trying to remove it. I replaced the carb with a...

Anyone know a source to reference a Honda GCV190 crankshaft based on the numbers stamped in the counterweights of the shaft? Called Honda and provided complete engine code. Crankshaft they sent has a larger crank journal and when the connecting rod is torqued to spec it locks in place, can't...

I picked up a JD X300 with a Tuff Torq K46BC that was losing power, determined the cylinder pump blocks were worn. I had a spare K46BT that was supposedly running strong when one axle broke. I swapped the two cylinder blocks from the 46BT with the broken shaft to the 46BC on the X300. My...

I have a Kawi FD501V twin cylinder liquid cooled on a JD LX279. I've had to replace a number of things, to include the carb. It was running very rough and the jets were seized inside and I ruined the jets getting them out so I replaced the carb. I've replaced the voltage regulator that was...

Any tips from you pros on removing an electric PTO that is seized on the shaft of a 17hp Kawasaki on an LX279? The 3 arm puller won't reach around the PTO to catch on the pulley above it. I've tried the air hammer/downward pressure trick. I'm reluctant to use heat because I don't want to...

JD found yet another way to screw over their customers. As if the seats and hoods weren't bad enough.... I've only recently started working on X series mowers, until recently there haven't been many on the market to fix up for resale. Working on an X300 today and had the pleasure of finding...

I recently posted about a Briggs 17.5 hp with a high compression issue. I resolved that by replacing a camshaft that had a busted compression release. The engine starts easy now and runs strong but is surging badly. I have replaced the old carb and no change whatsoever. Adjustment to the air...

Need help, I'm at a loss. Picked up a freebie Troy Bilt Pony rider, no history on it. Valve cover was missing, not sure if they tinkered with the valves. Starter was fried internally and carb was trashed. I had a replacement carb with a fixed air mixture screw, used it just to get it...

I have a friend who owns a tree service, he has a stump grinder with a Wisconsin V465D 65hp engine that needs a rebuild. That job is way over my head. Is there anyone within 200 miles or so of North Alabama that specializes in the rebuild of those engines?

I have a JD LX279 with a twin cylinder Kawi FD501V, liquid cooled. I noticed earlier this season some brief white smoke when I first started the mower. It would burn off pretty quick then run clean. I thought rings were getting bad but I did a compression and leak down test amd the numbers...

Electrical issues are my weakness. I picked up an LX277, owner said battery was a year old but was bad. It was a 230 cca battery on a 17hp Kawi that requires 500 cca so I assumed that was the issue. I put a new battery in it. Just to be safe, I put the meter on it, 12.47 vdc on the battery...

I have an LX279 with 17 hp liquid cooled Kawasaki. Recently when I engage the electric pto the rpm's drop significantly, almost by half, judging by the sound. It's enough to turn the blades and cut, but barely. I ran it for 3 or 4 minutes like that and it suddenly went back up to full rpm's...

I replaced a carb and steering gear on my friend's LA105. Ugh, the LA models are junk! After replacing the carb, spark plug, filters, etc. I washed it and cleaned it up pretty good. I went to test drive it and the engine performed okay, it seemed to be a little rich but I'll adjust that. 1st...

Checking out a JD LT133 with a 13 hp Kohler CV13S. It was getting gas in the crankcase. I suspected the mechanical fuel pump. The diaphragm had a tear in it so I assumed this was the issue. I replaced the fuel pump and ran it a few minutes but it was still getting gas in the crankcase. I...

Replacing a fuel pump on a 13hp CV13S. Do I need the gasket and metal plate with the square hole for the arm or is the red O ring sufficient?

I have a friend who asked me to replace the carb on his pressure washer. It has a Briggs engine with carb #B1499059. I ordered an aftermarket carb at his request. It was an exact match. It does not have an air mixture screw. Put the new one on and it fired up and ran good. He sent me a...

I have a liquid cooled Kawi FD501V on a JD LX279. It's recently been smoking on start up but clearing up quickly. It has not been getting worse, did it the last half of the season. I ran it a week ago, same thing, not any better or worse. Oil level is good. I figured it's probably getting...

18.5 hp Kawasaki. Mower quits after 20 mins. run time. No spark either side. Bad coil or something else?

So I just finished a rebuild on a 16hp Kohler, CV460S. Everything went fine until I snapped the crankshaft bolt on the flywheel side....bad...about 3/4" deep. There is no getting the bolt out. Replacing the crank is not an option, the engine just isn't worth it. Are there any options? Could...

My brother in law sent me a picture of this at a local thrift store, they are asking $50 and claim it runs good. I think it's a Yazoo. Any interest in these old mowers?

I've refurbished quite a few JD's for resale. I've only dealt with LT, LX, GX and GT models. I have never touched an L series. I'm trying to locate a good set of used tires for an LX277. I've found an L110 for $50, the mower and deck are trash but the tires are very good. Can anyone tell me...

Is this a neutral adjustment issue? I can't find any links to this issue or how to adjust on an LX model. No videos, no info. Can anyone help?

I just comolested an engine swap on a rear engine Snapper. Went from an 8hp Tecumseh with a bad crank to a 12hp cast iron Briggs. Everything is working correctly except for the kill switch. The engine will not cut off when the key is turned to the off position There is a yellow wire that...

17hp liquid cooled twin cylinder. Runs perfect for about 20 minutes then suddenly dies and won't restart until it is cool. I have checked and both coils have good spark just after it dies. I've tried loosened the fuel cap. Newer fuel filter with no debris in it. Does not seem to be a fuel...

17hp twin cylinder liquid cooled Kawi on a JD LX279. Got it out to start the season and used it about 15 minutes and parked it and saw oil dumping from the bottom. Raised it up and removed the PTO and pulley and the bottom seal looked good but that's obviously where the oil came from. I...

I have a LX279 with a Tuff Torq K62A hydrostatic. My in laws borrowed it and were hauling some wood in a basket on the back, I think it overworked the transmission and caused oil pressure to build up. Afterwards there was a significant oil leak from the top of the transmission where the...

Looking at an Exmark walk behind with a Kawasaki engine. The guy said he left it at idle to go dump the bag. He said he heard the engine run away and then it sputtered and died and would not restart. I haven't done anything other than pull the cord to feel the compression and it felt really...

I have an LX279 with a twin cylinder water cooled 17 hp Kawi. Model FD501V. I can can cut initially for about 15 minutes and then it stalls, sounds as if it's starved for fuel. It won't restart for a few minutes. The longer you let it sit, the longer it will run before it stalls again so it...

I have a single cylinder Briggs 17.5 hp, 31C707-0154. Fuel is running into the cylinder when it sits and it will cause it to hydro lock when trying to cold start. I have rebuilt the carb. I've checked that the fuel cutoff solenoid is working properly. I replaced the main jet where the fuel...

Replacing the rings on a FD501V liquid cooled twin cylinder 17 hp Kawasaki off an LX279. Looking at the parts list on both the JD catalog and the Kawasaki catalog, both show to be using 5 rings, the oil ring with two rails, a top ring and a bottom ring. I ordered the JD ring kit, part...

I just picked up a 2000 model LX279 with a twin cylinder 17hp liquid cooled Kawasaki model FD501V. The guy selling it said it was smoking like a freight train and he "was told that the rings were burnt up". I removed the cylinder heads and the head gaskets looked rough. Both cylinders looked...

Does anyone have a good contact for Lauson parts. I'm considering restoring a 1956-58 V-25 2.5 hp. It is mounted on a Genoa Mower Co. mower. I've broken it down, the piston, cylinder and valves are in great shape. I found most of the parts I'll need for the Walbro carb and most of the other...

Can anyone identify these engines and give me any info about them? I don't have them. I have someone who has them and has asked me if I can restore them. I've never seen these engines before.

I'm working on a LX277 with a twin cylinder FH500V, 17 hp air cooled. It did not have a starter. I bought a starter and installed it and noticed the flywheel teeth were resting on the starter teeth, they couldn't disengage. This is a side mount starter, not a top mount so the there was no way...

I have a Troy-Bilt tiller with an 8 hp Kohler K181ST-301006. It is electric start. It has point and condenser. It won't start, getting fuel but no spark. I used an inline spark tester and I'm getting nothing. I tested the points and they were not making contact. I cleaned the points and...

17hp FC540V single cylinder Kawasaki on a JD 325. Bought the mower, did some general maintenance along with a lot of carb work. I've had the head off, cleaned the carbon off the piston head and valves, wasn't too bad. Cylinder was nice and smooth. Metal head gasket looked fine so i did not...

I recently acquired a 1995 John Deere 325. There is a LOT of play in the steering. This model has manual steering. The shaft goes into a sealed gear box. The gear box has a threaded plug toward the top so I'm assuming it's filled with fluid/lubricant. Before I start taking things apart...

I've worked on quite a few engines now, all kinds and types. Not that I'm any good at it but I have seen a few. I came across a new one for me. I have never worked on and was not familiar with an engine with a pick up coil, attached to an ignition coil that is mounted on the outside of the...

Working on a JD 325 with FC540V single cylinder Kawasaki. It was in ROUGH shape when I got it. Intake valve was stuck open, carb was full of sludge, it was bad. I cleaned the carb several times over like nobody's business. I ended up having to replace the float, main jet, main jet holder and...

I'm fixing up a JD 325. Among numerous other issues, it had no headlight switch. I purchased a switch and plugged it in. I have installed a new battery. Everything else is working properly, the PTO switch, fuel solenoid, etc. I have noticed the alternator light stays on most of the time. I...

Does anyone have any experience with these $100 PTO clutches? I need to replace the clutch on my JD 325. I would categorize my use as "light residential", very light for a 325. Just want to know if it's a good value or throwing money away. Please, only looking for responses from those who...

I recently picked up an LX277 from a guy who said the transmission needed to be replaced. He claimed he had not done anything to it at all, it just stopped going in forward and reverse. I followed the procedure to purge the air from the K62A transmission and it ran like new. So, what causes...

LX277 K62A transmission issue I just picked up an LX277 on the cheap, the seller said the transmission needed to be replaced. He thought the cylinder blocks were bad. I've replaced cylinder blocks on a K62A transmission and I have a good used spare cylinder block so I was hoping if that was...

I recently serviced a 5hp Briggs engine, 128602 0212 E1 on a Snapper walk behind. I removed the cylinder head to clean up a lot of old buildup. The head gasket was in great shape and none of it pealed off so I did not replace it. I replaced the carb, cost was not much more that a rebuild kit...

I have this older Briggs horizontal, I'm guessing about a 3.5 hp, not really sure because at some point the blower housing has been replaced so I don't have an engine code. The cylinder bore is 60mm. I tried to call B&S (twice) to see if they could look up their info to see what a 60mm bore...

I just picked up a vintage B&S and I'm trying to date the engine if someone could help me. The Model is "6", the Type # is 105175 and the serial number is 48182 and I'm pretty sure there is a sixth digit in the serial number after the 2 but I cant make it out.

Let me start by saying that 2 stroke carbs are my nemesis, I hate working on them. When I'm asked to look at one for a friend I usually end up recommending replacement right off the bat. I have an Echo PB-2100 leaf blower that I've had for a LONG time, she's been good to me. It was running...

I posted earlier about a Tecumseh 4 hp vertical shaft engine with an auxiliary horizontal shaft. The engine code is TVS115 56022B. This was a tech. shop engine, meaning students took it apart and put it back together but it had never been run. I have picked up a few of these engines, both the...