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Worth diggin into

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pemie-farmer

04-21-2005 05:17:00




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Hi folks thought I'd ask this one. I have an BS 18hp V twin that seized up while running to warm it up to change the oil. Started up fine and ran great then just about the time I figured it was warm enough to shut down the engine promtly stopped dead in it's tracks no noises prior just stopped dead. Wouldn't turn over with starter tried to turn the pully and it's tighter than you know what. Pulled the dip stick to see if there was any metal in it and guess what? It was dry as a bone. The mover is probably 20+ years old but has a 48 in deck and did a great job on my 5 acre yard. Guestion is it worth it to tear into it and is it very difficult?

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Arnie

04-22-2005 03:34:13




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 Re: Worth diggin into in reply to pemie-farmer, 04-21-2005 05:17:00  
If you dont get the motor lose there is a company that advertises on Ebay for a complete motor swap and in reading articles guys who have used him are very satisified. They make complete engine swap kits for most all tractors, they use Honda engines



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gy67

04-21-2005 08:57:29




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 Re: Worth diggin into in reply to pemie-farmer, 04-21-2005 05:17:00  
Don"t give up on it yet!! I like others here have had luck bringing them back to life after a situation like yours. I used to work in a small hardware store and EVERY Spring we would sell weed wackers and mowers that people would either not use mixed gas or would tune up there mower and not refill with oil. I would have them bring them in take the head off spray with WD40 or use Marvel Mystery oil let it sit then use a block of wood and lightly tap on the piston until it broke loose. I am still using a weed wacker and leaf blower today that was siezed up once before and they both run excellent. I realize that this is a much bigger motor but it might be worth a shot before you spend hard earned cash on another rider.

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MAC,IL

04-21-2005 06:12:29




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 Re: Worth diggin into in reply to pemie-farmer, 04-21-2005 05:17:00  
Probably ruined. BUT neighbor had hers freeze up like that one time. Put oil in the spark plug hole and worked it by hand. Was still running when she gave it away a couple years ago. Nothing ventured nothing gained I say. Might be worth a try.



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don watts

04-21-2005 05:30:08




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 Re: Worth diggin into in reply to pemie-farmer, 04-21-2005 05:17:00  
premie that motor is ruint .your next option is a short block.im not sure but i think short blocks for those briggs twins run about 1000 dollars or so.thats not counting the labor to have someone put it together for you.i would be lookin at the price of a new mower.but most some people that work on those mowers overhauilg themwill spend the money.try lookin on e bay and see if they have a briggs twins .you might just luck out and find a complete motor ready to bolt on .don

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premie-farmer

04-21-2005 05:34:34




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 Re: Worth diggin into in reply to don watts, 04-21-2005 05:30:08  
Thanks Don that's what I needed to hear I was thinking the same just good to have a second opinion. Now just need to get it hauled off somewhere.



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Brian G. NY

04-21-2005 06:03:37




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 Re: Worth diggin into in reply to premie-farmer, 04-21-2005 05:34:34  
Back in the 60s my F.I.L. ran his 8HP Briggs powered riding mower low on oil and it seized up "tightern an old maid"s pocketbook". We pulled the head dumped some Marvel Mystery Oil in the cylinder, let it set overnite and tapped on the piston with a block of wood. The piston freed up and it ran for years after that. Apparently the piston rings seized before any damage occurred to the rod or crank. If only you could be that fortunate!

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don watts

04-21-2005 06:02:36




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 Re: Worth diggin into in reply to premie-farmer, 04-21-2005 05:34:34  
premie you may be able to sell it to a lawnmower person or mechanic for about 50 to 75 dollars as is.itll help towards the payment on a new one besides theres a lot of guys that enjoy rebuilding those old motors .i am retired after 22 yrs from sears of doin it.good luck.don



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Ludwig

04-21-2005 11:22:24




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 As a matter of fact in reply to don watts, 04-21-2005 06:02:36  
I just started ripping into an old Cub Cadet that I bought from a friend for $50 after it threw a rod on him.
I found a rebuilt motor for it (Kohler K161 if you're interested) for $350. The deck is torn up but I found a new deck body for $80. Got a disc harrow for $100, looking for a good deal on a back blade now. Figure it'll be a good little rig for stuff not worth pulling out the big tractor on.

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