Posted by Geo-TH,In on March 04, 2015 at 03:53:16 from (50.127.35.237):
I posted this question on YT garden tractor and got no responses, so I re-posting it here.
I have a 20 hp kohler command with 1600 hours. I responsible for 1200. It's on a 2004 terramite, T5C. The left cylinder has had an issue ever since I got it. It's passed all tests. Any recommendation or suggestion that anyone can up with, I've already done, except for removing the head. It doesn't use oil. It doesn't smoke. It just has a carbon problem in only one cylinder. I Plans are to remove heads when it warms up, decarbon the engine and find out why it been a problem child from the get go. I'm hoping to get many more than 1600 hours out of the engine.
I been googling terramites on craigslist. Some have about 1500 hours and most say just replaced the engine. I even found a few with 20 hp honda engines with 2500 hours, just replaced the honda engine.
I Googled kohler head gasket problems. Yep, found those along with valve and push rod issues.
A new engine from small engine warehouse runs around $1800. After tax and shipping I'm looking at $2k.
So, what the most hours you got on your kohler command?
What does your craigslist say about terramites with kohlers or hondas? Have they replaced the engine too?
The terramite requires a special engine with out put shaft on flywheel side, so that might be why the engine is more expensive. I take regular care of engine, keep cooling fins clean, change oil and filter sooner than recommended and use quality oil.
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