Engine blowing oil

[mtsgsd]

Hello everyone, I have a LTX1050 KH from 2012, with a SV725 engine.

Last year, so much grass seed accumulated on top of the engines air intake that it over-heated. To the point that the throttle cable slipped out of adjustment.

This year, it's really sensitive to this and I have to check frequently (about 3 hours mowing), and it's started to blow smoke when it gets hot. Today it's blowing oil onto the inside faces of both front wheels, and I need to figure out what to do.

I'm assuming that the head gaskets are blown, and maybe the heads are warped or cracked. I'd like to get some parts on the way before I start taking this apart if anyone could give me some educated opinions on what to check or replace. I do auto repair, so I should be up to this, but I like to know as much as I can. I do have the service manual for the engine as well.

I promise to keep you informed of my progress.
Thanks,
Mike

[cooperino]

Welcome to OCC

What your describing is a common tail from those model units.
I would consider myself lucky to get 7 years out of one of them especially with a lawn that takes 3 hours to cut. Sounds like you got your money's worth out of it.

If you were really inclined to repair that tractor, a new or used replacement engine would be the way to go about it. Typically those engines are not worth rebuilding. And even more typically that model tractor is not worth putting an engine into

Now with all that said. Its your money, time, Tractor.
You NEVER pre order parts for an engine before diagnosis.

If ya want to spent 500$ 600$ bucks, "which is less than cost of a good rebuild" I would go on craigslist and find a nice older cub cadet GT for $300 and hold onto $200 to fix up, replace belts, battery, etc. Then you would have something worth keeping long term.

Just my opinion.
Once again
Welcome

[Billy-O]

Don't preorder parts as said before. Investigate first. I'm not sure what you meant by cleaning the air intake....air cleaner? Or did you pull the tins off motor and make sure cooling fins are not blocked. I would also check with manual and make sure that the correct oil is being used and be sure that it is neither low on oil or over-filled. If you are using incorrect oil, such as lighter weight, can increase oil consumption. Also be sure you are not running lean on fuel.

[mtsgsd]

Thanks for the quick replies. it's disappointing to hear that this is so typical, but it is MTD after all. Well I have nothing to lose, so I guess I'll see what I can do for it short term. I can't afford to replace it that's for sure.