well i havent got the motor totally out of the frame yet. it looks like i have to take the motor off the rails first which means removing the axel. i have dont that already before so it shouldnt be bad to do. i will do a cradle mod in the process. the piston is for sure oval. there i can see alot of wear towards the valve side, and when i pushed it down i saw it wiggle in the bore. when yall are rebuilding these are you putting them on an engine stand for ease of work. i saw on a website that a regular engine stand can be used with the starter bolt holes. i was wondering if it would be worth it to get the cheap $60 stand for ease of work. i want to clean it all up real good while im at it. is there any good websites on a rebuild, or a how to besides the kholer manual. the pictures are horrible. i have also seen reference to alot of people saying the balance gears can be left out. i have also seen several post that say that the QL series did not have balance gears in them. i must say that the balance gears and the governor give me a little worry. i have never messed with them.
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1979 1650, #1 tiller with one extension, 90 degree box mounted, 3 point. 1961 4 digit bringing back to life. I have the mower and 3 pint for it. The 1650 is the fastest mower in the neighborhood.
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