Only Cub Cadets

PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR SPONSORS!

CC Specialties R. F. Houtz and Sons Jeff in Pa.

P&K Cub Cadet Machtech Direct

Cub Cadet Parts & Service


If you would like to help maintain this site & enhance it, feel free to donate whatever amount you would like to!




Attention Guest, We have turned off the forum to guest. This is due to bots attacking the site. It is still free to register.

-->
Go Back   Only Cub Cadets > Cub Cadets > Cub Cadet Engines > Kohler Engines
Reload this Page Overheated my k341
Register FAQ Calendar

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 05-06-2016, 09:43 PM
samiam44 samiam44 is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 276
Default Overheated my k341
Ok,

Title says it all. I was cutting very tall grass, and it knocked badly and suddenly stopped. I let it cool, and the engine spun again. I think the piston frozen in the bore I'm guessing.

I changed the oil, but it doesn't seem right. Do you think adjusting valves or points?? Maybe retorque the head?

I can keep using it and wait for better or worse.



M
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-06-2016, 10:04 PM
J-Mech J-Mech is offline
Banned
  
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oblong, Illinois
Posts: 17,594
Default
Ok... your post doesn't make much sense....

If the engine spins, the piston can't be seized. If it runs, it's definitely not seized.....

Did you overheat it.... well, maybe. If you did, it was because the back or inside of the jug is covered in crap and it can't cool. It is an air cooled engine.

If it stopped suddenly, you could have galded the rod to the crank, or you could have scored the piston.

Will adjusting the valves, checking the ignition, and torquing the head help.... NO.

You can do two things:
*Tear it down and begin the rebuild.
*Take the engine out, remove the tins, clean the outside of the block (If it is in fact dirty), tune it up, maybe put on a head gasket and run it for a while and see what happens... Then you will likely end up back at option one after spending all that time and effort.

Your choice. I'd get ready to rebuild myself. Or start looking for another engine.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-07-2016, 07:57 AM
R Bedell R Bedell is offline
Founding Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 13,684
Default
Quote:
Your choice. I'd get ready to rebuild myself. Or start looking for another engine.
I would second that...
__________________
[B]Roland Bedell[/B]

CC Models: 100, 105, 1450, 782, (2) 784, & 2072

[SIZE="4"][B][COLOR="Red"]Buy:[/COLOR][COLOR="Blue"] Made in the USA[/COLOR][/B] [/SIZE]:American Flag 1:
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-16-2016, 10:24 AM
samiam44 samiam44 is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 276
Default
Yep,

That's kinda what I figured. It runs, but isn't quite right. I will probably pull it apart and see what happened. I'm guessing, due to overheating- it is probably piston damage and scored bore.
Is it possible that instead of debris clogging air cooling path, perhaps it was just a tad lean?


Michael
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:22 PM.

www.onlycubcadets.net - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

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.