Kohler 27HP V-Twin - Won't start - getting frustrated, about to get baseball bat!!!

[boatman]

Have you done compression tests after everything was put back together ?
Are you sure you are getting spark now (no safety switches open) ?
Did watch the video !

Maybe a STUPID question -- Did you put oil in to required level (low oil switch) ?
Have you checked all your fuses after the rebuild ?

Checked ALL of this. Great suggestions though.

 

[BKBrown]

It is probably NOT a fuse, but I find it hard to believe there is only one fuse .

A backfire sounds like exhaust and intake may be reversed - I don't know how - You said you turned the crank 180 degrees. Did you reverse that after you got the fuel flowing ?

I'll admit I'm stumped !

SORRY !

 

[CajunCub]

I did read all this stuff before posting, from what I've seen you did in #1....The carb. is not the problem. It is just out of time (Crank,Cam,Counter-Balancer,Governor Gear) Tear it all down again in the block....and remove it all and start over. You need to check the flywheel key to make sure it has not sheared by now too.

 

[boatman]

It is probably NOT a fuse, but I find it hard to believe there is only one fuse .

A backfire sounds like exhaust and intake may be reversed - I don't know how - You said you turned the crank 180 degrees. Did you reverse that after you got the fuel flowing ?

I'll admit I'm stumped !

SORRY !

I have NOT reversed it, but, looking at the service manual, it doesnt matter either way. Plus, I did spray fuel in the cylinder when the other way.

 

[boatman]

I did read all this stuff before posting, from what I've seen you did in #1....The carb. is not the problem. It is just out of time (Crank,Cam,Counter-Balancer,Governor Gear) Tear it all down again in the block....and remove it all and start over. You need to check the flywheel key to make sure it has not sheared by now too.

It is funny you mentionthe flywheel, I was just about to go re-rent the wheel puller, I did pull the flywheel the first time I opened the block, I thought it was required, I then learned it was not. So the next two times I opened the block, I didn't even touch the flywheel. So, if it sounds like timing and I am sure the cam and crank are good, I am thinking the only other thing left IS the flywheel. So, I guess I will go rent the wheel puller, I have a cheap two-armed one, but tends to bend when pulling on this flywheel.

 

[boatman]

I did read all this stuff before posting, from what I've seen you did in #1....The carb. is not the problem. It is just out of time (Crank,Cam,Counter-Balancer,Governor Gear) Tear it all down again in the block....and remove it all and start over. You need to check the flywheel key to make sure it has not sheared by now too.

UPDATE TO ALL: I have just removed the flywheel to find... A Freaking sheared key!!!
I am puzzled to how this could happen, it hasnt even ran, but what do I know?!?
It is too late, unless walmart sells them, to put a new key in. I will get one tomorrow and update again tomorrow, AGAIN I APPRECIATE EVERYONES PARTICIPATION IN THIS! I will update tomorrow.

 

[BKBrown]

GLAD you found it -- Hope this solves your problem ! :thumbsup:

 

[KennyV]

that will fix it...
:smile:KennyV

 

[boatman]

GLAD you found it -- Hope this solves your problem ! :thumbsup:

Thanks again Mr. Brown, I know you spent some time on this one w/me. I will keep you updated tomorrow, I am going to work on it as soon as the parts store opens, I will go to work later, this tractor must be fixed, It has had me baffled for 6 weeks.

 

[boatman]

that will fix it...
:smile:KennyV

THanks Kenny, I was telling Mr. Brown I am putting work off until I get a key in this and try it in the morning, I also wanted to thank you for your time, I know we all have other lives as well. I will update you tomorrow as soon as I know.