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Old 11-27-2016, 09:08 AM
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Default 149 Vibrates

A few years ago I bought a non running 149 pretty cheap at an auction. Didn't take a lot to get it running but it vibrated. I removed the balance gears and it still vibrates. Seems to be much worse than prior 1200s I have owned . I also have a 1972 Economy Power King with a 14 hp Kohler, which is much smoother. Is that common to a 149? I do like the hydrostat, I added a foot pedal and also like the hyd lift. Would I be ahead to rebuild a 12 hp for it? Thanks Gary
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Old 11-27-2016, 09:20 AM
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I don't know my 149 runs as smooth as any 10 or 12hp kohler I have ever had. Maybe at some point in the engines life it was taken apart prior to you owning it and a different crank was installed causing the out of balance situation.
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Old 11-27-2016, 10:48 AM
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check out the driveline , could have some worn parts and alignment issues.
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Old 11-27-2016, 10:52 AM
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try removing the driveshaft just to eliminate that as a possibility, any missing cooling fins on flywheel ?..
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Old 11-27-2016, 11:33 AM
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I have replaced the fan and drive hub but thanks for the suggestion
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Old 11-27-2016, 11:42 AM
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I've had 2 k301s, still have one, that did/do the same thing. Isolated it to the engine on both but no idea why, both solid mount engines. Running them at high rpms makes the seat vibrate to a point where you need to have a break from it because it almost makes it unbearable. Only things I can think of is crank to rod tolerance just bad enough to cause an issue, starter pulley off just enough, Not sure but it's pretty annoying and different than the regular vibration you get out of one.
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Wow sounds like you have been using my 149. Maybe someone has a fix for it. thank you
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