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I told a guy awhile back that I could see the AIR inside his front tires on a small tractor.:confused: He just smiled and said I've never heard that one but they do look bad, but they are foam filled. The foam was what I was seeing in between the rubber cracks.;)

Your question: . How would I go about finding a shorter/wider belt? You do not need a part number I try two things. Go to fleece bay and type in the size belt you are considering. (for example 1/2 inch wide x 88 inches long0 search, then look at prices, then NEXT on the right side upper...

You say: There will be a day soon where I will not have the strength to do my own stuff and then I'll get the pros involved. You might keep a ear and eye open. I've heard of robot mowers, vacuum cleaners and EV's that drive themselves. Using AI. I recently heard AI mentioned on news. I thought...

What you might consider doing to get by: I heard you say you bought a correct part number OEM belt. We do not know if it's the belt slipping or the transaxle yet. You say the drive belt was hot to the touch and you could smell rubber burning maybe. You might take a piece of string or similar...

I figure when this one actually dies I'll get a new tractor. Appears You answered your own question here. 14 year old machine, 3rd owner and duck tape around the steering shaft (redneck style) to help with steering sector gear mesh. AND slipping new drive belt of correct size due to ...

Since you are a do it yourselfer here is little bit of info to consider: I may have overlooked your tire size.???? A TR13 is a straight stem tube and a TR-87 is the curved stem in Carlisle brand. Firestone is a good brand but not often seen. You can view pictures of the tubes and stems on...

Keep in mind that if the bead keeps coming unseated due to harsh side loading a tube can be easily installed since the tire bead unseats easily for the installation, but you do have to be careful now days and get a good name brand tube and it will be close to $20. (lots of China inner tubes that...

No need in trying to operate that with the gear mesh that weak. Ronnie Milsap can see that is no good. You need to get the pinion/sector closer together somehow. Check that the bushing are proper size OD and ID and the holes in the frame are not worn where the OD of the bushings fit.

AND sometimes I see the steering shaft itself worn where it goes through the bushings. The pinion seems snug and no excess gear mesh until the steering shaft moves up into a worn area which results in less gear mesh. I've also seen them bushing have correct part number but actually the wrong...

You might try putting a tube in it. If that don't work out for you, get a push mower that has solid rubber tires (no air) and it will help you lose some of the excess weight that you mentioned you probably need to lose. Most generally when a tire is bead is coming loose the tire is under...

We need the complete model and serial number for your Lawn tractor???? If you cannot furnish this info I think you have it fixed.

Did the DEAR dealer kiss you? If not you did not get all that you paid for. Y0u might consider thinking twice before you return. Also this is mostly your fault. The majority of dealers have a fixed price for oil changes. A phone call to them will get you a price for a oil change. If I just...

The model, type and code info from the engine would also be helpful so we know what engine you are asking about? Cub Cadet has several different types and models of engines for a Cub Cadet tractor, therefore when people are asking questions about a engine problems they should at the very least...

Good to hear you got it going. I keep some anti-seize and a length of 1 inch wide sandpaper handy when I'm installing pulleys and steel rims onto lawn tractors shafts and similar stuff. Not a fun job when encountering a rusted rim on a axle or a seized pulley on a engine crankshaft.

Patience is your friend. I sometimes have to let one rest for awhile, let brain clear and go back later. Keep in mind that a sheared flywheel key normally will not cause loss of spark on your engine. You can move your Briggs flywheel to any position on the crankshaft not paying any attention to...

You asked: Any ideas what I may be missing. YES

Also re-read my above post where I did an edit. I suspect this is a SERVICE manual for your rig. (paperback) The CD version is cheaper but not as user friendly. The carb section is not very good but lots of other good info. Look up this listing number on flea bay. $18 free shipping from a 100%...

Valve clearance is .004-.006. After you set the valves (per page 23 and the specs in the last section of the manual) in the service manual leave the spark plugs out and crank over the engine with the starter few times and re-check. The valve lash on the twin OHV is not as critical as the lash on...

Spark plug tip closing up after gapped correctly??? What is the number on the spark plugs you are installing???

I really like to make them bend adjustments on Bro In Laws equipment. (just kidding) I've got a big stout 8 inch vise with a base set in concrete and a big oxy/acet torch I can easily bend railroad iron if needed. You might want to get into doing wheel alignments for lawn tractors.

Are you working (asking about) on the Kohler SV600 or the Briggs twin Intek now???? Just want to make sure. If you can get that engine to run at all trying pulling each spark plug wire one at a time and compare the rpms' sag. Let us know what you see? But if you had a spark plug gapped...

The plastic I was referring to was the plastic seat cover, not the seat pan. The seat pans that I have tackled are metal. The shoe goo does not burn the foam. It's tough stuff and will adhere to most anything and remains little bit pliable. It appears that the locktite PL300 would be good on...

Good to hear you got it going good. Now you will feel more confident in flogging the engine. Just some info about that engine/carb on the L-head twins. This issue will most likely happen later, quite common. If the engine starts acting like carb is going bad, maybe idle gets erratic, throttle...

If a person will do the SHOE GOO and go all around the edge of the seat with a good bead BEFORE the plastic and foam completely breaks off and gets really bad. The seats FOAM/PLASTIC Cub Cadet/craftsman plastic over foam I've seen when they first start is the bottom sides and front of the seat...

srwa: I just now noticed that you are not the Original Posted (OP) that started this thread. Appears you need to find a short block and then start your own post. Not user friendly staying on the same page with two posters in same thread 7 pages long. gary6913: (was the OP)

You say: Seems no one on this forum will talk about it. Not a fun project but I'm not too ashamed to talk about trying to save $200-300 on a wimpy good for nothing REPALCEMENT seat. I've done the following to my own tractor seats, varies with type of seat but if it's someone else's I do not...

Back to basics. Fuel, ignition (at the right time), compression

If the pump is working per the above instructions you can with care remove the top off of that carb while it's still on the engine. After the 4 screws come out of the top the gasket below has to come up with the top. I can 90% of time remove the top without ruining the gasket by using a thin...

You asked: Any suggestions Wondering if you torqued the flywheel nut properly.

Yes, the sector gear to the fan gear is a wimpy area on lots of the lawn tractors and I've seen several that Bubba and jethro put in the WRONG SIZE plastic bushing. (and them plastic Chima bushings are a jaw dropper at their prices.

I’ll be putting some loctite on those for sure. Red locktite is a big NO NO. red IS THE PERMANENT ONE. Use green or blue and strange that it's so expensive now days. You just need enough to keep the screw from backing out own it's own due to the running engine vib's loosening the screw. If a...

Sounds good. see you made lots of changes. Correct exhaust with heat shield between the carb and muffler. You say you changed the throttle/governor plate. I've seen different colored gov springs on those and sometimes when changing them or finding one gone when working on old engines I just...

Something simple is getting missed. Two mowers, same problem. Neighbors has a OEM belt and it's going bad also. Do a close inspection of the inside v-groove of both pulleys also. That belt is going too deep into a pulley. I've seen pulleys get a hairline crack in the v groove where the belt...

Yep, I've had carbs so clean that I could eat meals out of their bowls and they still would not work correctly. But clean is a good thing.

srwa says: Well, I'M a practicing brain surgeon & professional solitare player. Thought I'd "branch" out into another profession. U know, something to fall back on. Falling back on Briggs as another profession. Practicing brain surgeon. I'll remember that one next time I'm opening up a Briggs...

Two engines with flywheel not torqued, HMMMMMMM, but I doubt that flywheel caused the push rod to go into the crankcase area. I would probably try to use a small magnet and see if the push rod can be recovered before taking the engine apart, but both cylinders had no compression and push rods...

You asked this: For example, how about the adjustement screw, should I remember how much it's screwed? Usually around 1 1/2 turns out from a light CW setting. (and this setting is critical on some. (1/8 turn off can result in non-smooth engine performance on some) It's quite common as the carb...

You say: Believe I "shelled" the engine this time. No compression,either cylinder. Valves don't move on #2. Which engine and what did you do or not do to cause Murphy to appear??????????

Sometimes you can tie a knot in the end of the strap and when wrapping leave the knot sticking up out of the first wrap so as you can keep the next wraps from immediately slipping. You can do some looking and find a place to tie the other end so as its secure as the flywheel is turned to take up...

You ever try a nylon strap from a ratchet strap? Just let it wrap around the flywheel several times and then secure the end and then torque the flywheel nut. I cannot recommend the rope method on your OHV because you can bend/break warp valves. This is feeding a chunk of rope into the cylinder...

you say: Just looked up that shunt tool guess I won't be getting one of those !!!!! I do not use or even like shunt tools. A more user friendly Fast way to check DC AMPS is to use a clamp on DC ammeter. I have couple different brands that goes to 400 amps DC and is Auto scale. I can read...

Just a heads up about your carb. You might should re-search parts and even replacement carb first. Some of them are NLA and you can be playing with a dinosaur egg. I like to know such before I flog into old carbs. If I know before hand I proceed more cautious. We do not have the code # from...

You say you have a welder. What I do when that happens and not have to spend a arm and a leg for new stuff or a new drag link, especially when one end goes bad like yours and the the rod is a solid piece. If possible when I'm looking for parts to weld up I try to look for adjustable type and...

You say: I believe my problem is the carb I bought. It has the newer version fuel solenoid. Chances are you are correct about a China clone replacement when they are the double throat type. If you got it using Amazon Prime you can get a FREE return and refund for all. Here is a link that...

I did not see where you stated for sure it is the double throat type. (by looking at the IPL of the carbs in the link) Both type carbs use a fuel solenoid so that cannot be used as a ID to my question. The reason I asked which carb is being used is because I've seen different running symptoms...

At this link does your Briggs have the 125 Dual throat carb or 125A single throat carb? https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/manufacturer/briggs-stratton/briggs-stratton-engine/400000-699999-series/407700-to-407799/407777-0128-e1/carburetor-fuel-supply

I've never seen a Anti -After fire solenoid (12v) for those old Briggs twins carbs. My opinion. They are not needed on that engine. I would not use one if they were available, not needed. Some people are not aware that a afterfire solenoid does not turn off the fuel supply to the carb. It only...

Go to this link and tell us which carb that engine has? Is it the dual throat 125 or the single throat 125? https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/manufacturer/briggs-stratton/briggs-stratton-engine/400000-699999-series/407700-to-407799/407777-0128-e1/carburetor-fuel-supply Are you...

Your one picture is really dark and We cannot see what you are indicating that you see gas pooling in both cylinders???????????? Something to keep in mind on those engines is when they are not warmed up or hot and when you turn the key off the spark stops the governor goes wide open and the...

Do you know how to make a static governor adjustment??? If not re-search such on-line and come back to us with any questions about such. You can also find some videos of how to probably even showing your engine.