17 hp intek swap?

[travis 1976]

I have a Scots 17/42 that is in nearly new condition but can not keep head gaskets on it. Is there a engine that is a relatively easy swap for this or a way to permanently correct the issue?

thabks in advance for any help.

 

[Carscw]

I have a Scots 17/42 that is in nearly new condition but can not keep head gaskets on it. Is there a engine that is a relatively easy swap for this or a way to permanently correct the issue? thabks in advance for any help.

You can use any engine you want.
The one thing that you really have to do is change around some wires.

Sit the new engine next to the mower. And you will see where each wire goes. Cut the plugins off and splice them together.
I don't use wire connectors all they do is look good. The best way is to twist and tape.

 

[tybilly]

I have a Scots 17/42 that is in nearly new condition but can not keep head gaskets on it. Is there a engine that is a relatively easy swap for this or a way to permanently correct the issue?

thabks in advance for any help.

have you tried another head? sounds like the head might be warped,you can also sometimes resurface a warped head,a flat table some, fine grit sandpaper and a straight edge(for checking progress)

 

[ILENGINE]

Possibly could be a warped head. Put head in window glass, and try to slide .003 feeler gauge around the gasket surface. If it slides in, head is warped beyond spec. also have seen cylinder block improperly surfaced at factory. top of cylinder had mill ridges in it. Took a known straight edge, wrapped fine emery paper around it, and started smoothing surface, until smooth. Never loose another head gasket.

 

[travis 1976]

Possibly could be a warped head. Put head in window glass, and try to slide .003 feeler gauge around the gasket surface. If it slides in, head is warped beyond spec. also have seen cylinder block improperly surfaced at factory. top of cylinder had mill ridges in it. Took a known straight edge, wrapped fine emery paper around it, and started smoothing surface, until smooth. Never loose another head gasket.

Guess I will try one more attempt and ensure everything is true. Thanks guys!

 

[tybilly]

Possibly could be a warped head. Put head in window glass, and try to slide .003 feeler gauge around the gasket surface. If it slides in, head is warped beyond spec. also have seen cylinder block improperly surfaced at factory. top of cylinder had mill ridges in it. Took a known straight edge, wrapped fine emery paper around it, and started smoothing surface, until smooth. Never loose another head gasket.

never thought of glass that's a good idea , a tool and die supervisor once told me move the head on the sandpaper in a figure 8 motion