I have the engine back in the tractor and started it this afternoon, it started up without any problem and seemed to run fine - but. I ran the engine for a couple of minutes then shut it off to check for oil leaks and check the oil level. When I pulled the dip stick out I was shocked to see the...
Update: I was able to get the sump pan reinstalled. The problem just had to do with how the engine was resting on the bench, when I supported the head with some blocks of wood that brought everything into alignment and I was able to get the pan on.
Sometimes it's just something simple!
Neil
Well this is why I signed up for this forum - I am stuck! I went to re-install the oil sump pan and something isn't lining up correctly. There are 2 pins on the crank case side, that go into corresponding holes in the sump pan, but for some reason the pins and holes are not lining up correctly...
Sorry for my slow response. Life got busy over thanksgiving. Richard you are correct about the mounting bolts being loose, but that was several years ago when that happened. A couple of the bolts came completely loose, and the engine was moving around a lot. I installed a couple of new bolts...
So, I have made some progress. I removed the engine and have moved it down into my basement workshop so that I can more easily work on it. This allowed me to move the tractor back into my storage shed so that now I can get both cars in the garage. So I have looked the engine over pretty well and...
Hello -
I am new to this forum, so I hope I don稚 screw up my first post here. I own a 1997 John Deere Sabre Tractor, model 1646 Hydro. The Sabre line was one that JD built and marketed through some of the big box stores back then, I bought mine from Sears. It has a 16 HP Briggs & Stratton...
Hi my name is Neil and I live in northern Indiana, just a few miles away from the Michigan/Indiana border. I am new to this forum and am looking forward to getting some help with my tractor. Thanks for letting me join!
Neil