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Old 09-01-2024, 06:28 PM
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Default Kohler 20 twin pushrods

Hey guys. Any ideas why kohler 20 twin keeps bending the intake push rods? Both sides? Running good shut off come back week later, wont start! Both sides bent?? Second time! Very frustrating
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Old 09-02-2024, 12:56 PM
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Could have sticky valves, that is varnish on the valve stems.
After running you park it and engine cools the valves stick,
when you start, push rods are bent.
Just a thought.
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Old 09-02-2024, 07:08 PM
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What model Cub Cadet and which twin Kohler are you referring?

You might want try try Google search under "Kohler twin bent pushrods"..... some hits suggests the issue may possibly be oil related.
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Old 09-03-2024, 12:23 AM
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Hey Jag I think you hit it right on the head! I found one intake valve seemed to be stuck! A little WD-40 and a little hammer loosened it up! Runs good again! THANKS!! For how long who knows im afraid to start it again !0! I’m wondering if an additive would help?? Have you used anything that works?
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Old 09-03-2024, 10:26 AM
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Use PB Blaster and give the gas a shot of Marvrl Mystery Oil.
Seems as if you need upper cylinder lube for the valve stems.

This winter will be a good time to pull the heads and clean everything.
I have a early KT17 in my Cub Cadet 1810, I started using Shell Rotella 15-40 this summer,
it runs much better with that oil.
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Ya man! I’ll try that stuff! PB & Marvel oil (don’t know what’s in it it’s a mystery) I got this POS from a friend of a friend don’t know much about it just that it was sitting for a while! From the shape of it years! Its a 07 i1046 zero turn lawn tractor with a kohler courage 20hp twin 230 hours! I enjoy bringing things back to life, but this one has been a real challenge! Thanks again for your good advice!
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