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06-26-2017, 09:50 PM

cmw replied to a thread Do some hydrostatic transmissions come without a fan? in Craftsman Forum

I won't have a need for this for another month or so but want to figure out if it should have a fan by that time. If so, I think I will change the...

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06-26-2017, 09:46 PM

cmw replied to a thread Do some hydrostatic transmissions come without a fan? in Craftsman Forum

I will get a picture of the unit tomorrow or so and hope the model is still visible. I seem to remember it being 917.something. I have lots of...

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06-25-2017, 11:36 PM

cmw started a thread Do some hydrostatic transmissions come without a fan? in Craftsman Forum

I picked up an old Craftsman 42 inch cut rider for FREE a couple years back. This is one of the old dark green ones from 1998 or so. It had been...

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06-21-2017, 03:10 PM

cmw replied to a thread Intek 26 HP pushrod disappeared... likely in oil pan. in Briggs & Stratton Forum

I am coming to that conclusion myself. It looks like you might have to remove the flywheel to properly remove the oil fill/dipstick tube and that...

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06-21-2017, 09:28 AM

cmw replied to a thread Intek 26 HP pushrod disappeared... likely in oil pan. in Briggs & Stratton Forum

How hard is it to fish these out? I would rather do that than partly disassemble the engine of course. Also, is blue loctite in order? Apparently...

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06-21-2017, 07:41 AM

cmw replied to a thread Intek 26 HP pushrod disappeared... likely in oil pan. in Briggs & Stratton Forum

My plan is to first start fishing for this with a magnet. If any pieces are present or parts of the rod are missing I guess I will pull the oil...

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06-21-2017, 12:29 AM

cmw replied to a thread Intek 26 HP pushrod disappeared... likely in oil pan. in Briggs & Stratton Forum

Thanks. I figured leaving an object like this in there would likely interfere and destroy something down the road. I plan to get a flexible magnet...

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06-21-2017, 12:18 AM

cmw started a thread Intek 26 HP pushrod disappeared... likely in oil pan. in Briggs & Stratton Forum

I was mowing and tinkering with the electrical system of my recently scavenged 26 HP Intek. It is a MODEL: 445877 TYPE: 0760 B1 CODE: 080228YG style...

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06-20-2017, 11:06 AM

cmw replied to a thread New to me B&S Vanguard 26hp V-twin vertical is flooding out at full throttle in Briggs & Stratton Forum

The fuel shutoff solenoid appears to be molested so I think that is part of it for sure. The last time I looked these were like a $300 part so may...

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06-20-2017, 10:57 AM

cmw replied to a thread Husqvarna LGT 2554 electrical issues - Where to start? in Husqvarna & Dixon Forum

Thanks. I have downloaded that .PDF manual and will take more of a look at this tonight. I did mess with it some this morning and made progress. I...

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06-20-2017, 01:13 AM

cmw replied to a thread Husqvarna LGT 2554 electrical issues - Where to start? in Husqvarna & Dixon Forum

Thanks. I will check this all out tomorrow when I get free time. I did make sure the trigger wires were connected. There is a white and a black. ...

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06-19-2017, 10:44 PM

cmw replied to a thread Husqvarna LGT 2554 electrical issues - Where to start? in Husqvarna & Dixon Forum

Another thing... I can hear the electronic PTO clutch engaging/disengaging if I am on the seat and engage the PTO with the switch on but the engine...

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06-19-2017, 10:21 PM

cmw started a thread Husqvarna LGT 2554 electrical issues - Where to start? in Husqvarna & Dixon Forum

I recently got my Husqvarna LGT 2554 brought back to life with a new to me 26HP engine. I had it start fine about two times and now I have to jump...

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06-19-2017, 09:54 PM

cmw replied to a thread New to me B&S Vanguard 26hp V-twin vertical is flooding out at full throttle in Briggs & Stratton Forum

I think the issue of the backfiring and run on was related to the engine sitting and maybe deposits that formed from the rich running condition. ...

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06-19-2017, 09:51 PM

cmw replied to a thread Parts to keep before junking nearly identical riding mower? in Build-it Yourself

The steering gear is a good suggestion as I didn't think of that. This is also quite the heavy mower being a 54 inch and doesn't like to turn well...

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06-19-2017, 03:48 PM

cmw replied to a thread Swisher Rough Cut getting tired in Build-it Yourself

I have repowered several machines with used engines with good luck. That shaft size you mention is probably the standard from what I have seen. It...

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06-19-2017, 01:28 PM

cmw started a thread Subaru-Robin V-twin 2 cylinder 26HP horizontal engine for TRADE for similar vertical in Private Party Ads

Subaru-Robin V-twin 2 cylinder 26HP horizontal engine for TRADE Please read what I am looking for before asking questions. I am not expecting...

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06-19-2017, 12:25 PM

cmw replied to a thread New to me B&S Vanguard 26hp V-twin vertical is flooding out at full throttle in Briggs & Stratton Forum

Yeah, I was pretty happy to get it for $50 and am glad how things are going so far. I had a single 16.5HP or so that dropped a valve seat which...

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06-19-2017, 12:19 PM

cmw started a thread Parts to keep before junking nearly identical riding mower? in Build-it Yourself

The Kohler Courage engine on my Husqvarna LGT 2554 took a dump about 2 years ago. Just as I was considering dumping the thing because I couldn't...

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06-17-2017, 12:23 AM

cmw replied to a thread Question about K46 hydrostatic transmission? Maintenance and reliability??? in Build-it Yourself

I have located 6 quarts of Kolpin 5W50 ATV oil for $2/quart and have it on its way. I am not familiar with this brand but it is 1/5 the price of any...

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06-16-2017, 11:33 AM

cmw replied to a thread New to me B&S Vanguard 26hp V-twin vertical is flooding out at full throttle in Briggs & Stratton Forum

OK, a couple things.... This engine is an INTEK and not a Vanguard. I was told it was a Vanguard and got it for $50 as part of an entire parts...

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06-16-2017, 11:11 AM

cmw replied to a thread Question about K46 hydrostatic transmission? Maintenance and reliability??? in Build-it Yourself

I will fill to the specified amount instead of topping it off. Maybe they meant that you couldn't get the specified amount into the unit without...

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06-15-2017, 01:53 PM

cmw replied to a thread New to me B&S Vanguard 26hp V-twin vertical is flooding out at full throttle in Briggs & Stratton Forum

I removed the bowl and both jets were there. I then removed and re-cleaned the entire carb again and took more things apart. I did re-clean and...

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06-15-2017, 01:38 PM

cmw replied to a thread Question about K46 hydrostatic transmission? Maintenance and reliability??? in Build-it Yourself

This says to top off the fluid after bleeding. I was under the impression that this unit took 2.4 quarts or so and that it wouldn't be at the top...

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06-15-2017, 10:30 AM

cmw started a thread Question about K46 hydrostatic transmission? Maintenance and reliability??? in Build-it Yourself

I recently started restoring my old Husqvarna LGT2554 mower. The old 25HP Kohler Courage had given it up a couple years back. Talk about a piece of...

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06-15-2017, 09:53 AM

cmw replied to a thread New to me B&S Vanguard 26hp V-twin vertical is flooding out at full throttle in Briggs & Stratton Forum

Thanks. I will pull the bowl off when I get time later today. I wondered if I forgot to put a jet back in and even dropped the bowl to check. This...

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06-15-2017, 01:08 AM

cmw replied to a thread New to me B&S Vanguard 26hp V-twin vertical is flooding out at full throttle in Briggs & Stratton Forum

I have one possibility to explore. I had removed the jets to clean them. I would say there is a 50% chance I put them in the wrong way. I thought...

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06-15-2017, 12:41 AM

cmw started a thread New to me B&S Vanguard 26hp V-twin vertical is flooding out at full throttle in Briggs & Stratton Forum

I had a Kohler Courage 25HP twin on a Husqvarna 54 inch riding mower give it up on my a couple years ago. That engine was nothing but trouble and I...

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