gone2theriver
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Hello all,
I bought a 2002 XT3000 Dixie Chopper four years ago to mow the 5 acres of grass I have at home. It has the 30 Hp Generac red cover engine. I replaced the leaking sump gasket 2 years ago. The other day it blew a rod!
I have read many forums over the years about how these engines have had pours rods and a few other issues. A few posts I have read said that this eng. would never see 500 hrs. Hour meter reads 410 hrs but being I bought this mower used I have no idea if that is accurate.
My problem is I don't want another Genereac. The shaft on the bowed up engine is 1 1/4" diameter. It seems that most replacements in the same hp range are all 1 1/8" diameter. So now what? Make some kind of spacer? Try and find a new pulley? Haha! I laugh because all my calls and research have gotten me nowhere. I need some help please.
I bought a 2002 XT3000 Dixie Chopper four years ago to mow the 5 acres of grass I have at home. It has the 30 Hp Generac red cover engine. I replaced the leaking sump gasket 2 years ago. The other day it blew a rod!
I have read many forums over the years about how these engines have had pours rods and a few other issues. A few posts I have read said that this eng. would never see 500 hrs. Hour meter reads 410 hrs but being I bought this mower used I have no idea if that is accurate.
My problem is I don't want another Genereac. The shaft on the bowed up engine is 1 1/4" diameter. It seems that most replacements in the same hp range are all 1 1/8" diameter. So now what? Make some kind of spacer? Try and find a new pulley? Haha! I laugh because all my calls and research have gotten me nowhere. I need some help please.