|
PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR SPONSORS!
|
|||||||
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
|
|
#1
05-29-2013, 12:27 PM
|
|||
|
|||
What happened to my K341-AQS? ETA now a K341 rebuild
I just started my 1650 and drove it only a bout 100 ft. it slowed down like it was out of fuel so i turned it back to the garage. i got it in position and there was a weird noise then the engine died. it turned over like there was no compression. i checked the oil and it was a little low and quite dark. i can spin the engine over by the driveshaft without any resistance. im pretty mechanically inclined and am also a machinist. i have never done small engine work though, except for taking them apart to see how they worked, ask my dad on that one. so where do i start. im guessing its pulling the head to see if the piston is even moving. i do see a valve moving though the carb and spark plug hole. what kinda advice can i get at this point?
__________________
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. 
|
|
#2
05-29-2013, 12:45 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
More than likely the weird noise was the rod breaking. Pull the head and see if the piston is moving up and down. Sounds to me like it's time for a rebuild.
__________________
1641, 1541, 682 with 18hp command engine and hydraulics from a 782. 1872 with a power angle blade.
|
|
#3
05-29-2013, 02:00 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Yea sounds like the rod broke to me. But being and uch low rpm Im hopin for ya it didn't chew to much up. Mine broke at wot and it wasn't pretty
__________________
No more cubs. But never fear there will be more     
|
|
#4
05-29-2013, 05:13 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
well i got the head off. the piston does not move at all. both valves do though. i pushed on the piston lightly and it went down smoothly, does not come back up though. well i guess i have to pull the whole motor and tear it down more. i have the kohler factory manual. i have never done this kinda thing before. i have messed alot with changing transmissions and intakes and such. never rebuilt a motor. i guess its all measurements and torques and such. any advise? im assuming the first thing i need to do is take some pieces apart and get some measurements of where i am at with the bore and if the crank survived. is there a good "how to" out there on this?
__________________
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.
|
|
#5
05-29-2013, 05:45 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
The kohler manual is very comprehensive (with pictures) and should get you through your build with no problems. It's in the technical reference section.
My 149 pulled this same trick about 20 years ago (busted the oil dipper on the rod, then the rod eventually broke).. New rod, rings, and ball hone and she's been running great ever since! Good luck!
|
|
#6
05-29-2013, 08:20 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
K series Kohlers have a notoriously weak rods and cranks. cranks wear out of round. clearance gets loose, starts pounding a little harder. dippers break off or the rod starts to gall to the crank, if kohler had gone with the same style Alcoa rod they used in the K361 and made a forged crank like the newer magnums have they would of had something special
|
|
|
|
Cub Cadet is a premium line of outdoor power equipment, established in 1961 as part of International Harvester. During the 1960s, IH initiated an entirely new line of lawn and garden equipment aimed at the owners rural homes with large yards and private gardens. There were a wide variety of Cub Cadet branded and after-market attachments available; including mowers, blades, snow blowers, front loaders, plows, carts, etc. Cub Cadet advertising at that time harped on their thorough testing by "boys - acknowledged by many as the world's worst destructive force!". Cub Cadets became known for their dependability and rugged construction.
MTD Products, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio purchased the Cub Cadet brand from International Harvester in 1981. Cub Cadet was held as a wholly owned subsidiary for many years following this acquisition, which allowed them to operate independently. Recently, MTD has taken a more aggressive role and integrated Cub Cadet into its other lines of power equipment.
This website and forum are not affiliated with or sponsored by MTD Products Inc, which owns the CUB CADET trademarks. It is not an official MTD Products Inc, website, and MTD Products Inc, is not responsible for any of its content. The official MTD Products Inc, website can be found at: http://www.mtdproducts.com. The information and opinions expressed on this website are the responsibility of the website's owner and/or it's members, and do not represent the opinions of MTD Products Inc. IH, INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER are registered trademark of CNH America LLC
All material, images, and graphics from this site are the property of www.onlycubcadets.net. Any unauthorized use, reproductions, or duplications are prohibited unless solely expressed in writing.
Cub Cadet, Cub, Cadet, IH, MTD, Parts, Tractors, Tractor, International Harvester, Lawn, Garden, Lawn Mower, Kohler, garden tractor equipment, lawn garden tractors, antique garden tractors, garden tractor, PTO, parts, online, Original, 70, 71, 72, 73, 76, SO76, 80, 81, 86, 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,109, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 147, 149, 169, 182, 282, 382, 482, 580, 582, 582 Special, 680, 682, 782, 782D, 784, 800, 805, 882, 982, 984, 986, 1000, 1015, 1100, 1105, 1110, 1200, 1250, 1282, 1450, 1512, 1604, 1605, 1606, 1610, 1615, 1620, 1650, 1710, 1711, 1712, 1806, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1912, 1914.
Hybrid Mode
