And a not so perfect day

[Barryh]

Just in case any of you are interested. I finally got around to checking out my engine leak. Cleaned everything out including the breather housing, and breather hose. I’m not sure if the screw in oil cap comes with a ring seal, but I put one on just in case I may have dropped the original while changing my oil. I also added one around the dip stick. I cleaned the engine compartment out squeaky clean. Carefully tightened any loose bolts making sure not to over torque.

I cleaned the fuel cut off solenoid valve, and fuel pump while I was at it. I then started it up and watched for a few minutes at low idle nothing, no leak. Then I turned it up to full throttle. After a min or so I noticed a small stream of oil coming from under the right head and rocker cover.

So I shut it down and took the cover off to find a chewed up gasket that was not following the lip or edge of the cover, was just enough to not make a tight seal. Whew!! What a relief, nothing serious will be an easy fix. Anyway, I think I’ll order two extra for each head just to have on hand. Just nice to know my baby is back.

 

[MossRoad]

Fantastic! Glad you found it.

 

[BobRip]

Good news. I am glad it was simple and easy to fix.

 

[Barryh]

Thanks guys, you can bet I am very relieved. I had visions of something major. I think the cooling fan was catching the oil, and blowing it up and over everything so it looked more serious than it was.

Hauling the motor out of that small compartment, and lining every thing back up doesn't look like it would have been too much fun.

 

[bjustice]

Barry,
Glad it turned out OK. Engine oil over everything is always of concern.
You are right--pulling the engine would be no fun. Shortly after I bought my 2422-25 (it has been re-engined with a Robin 25HP), I was out in the woods in back of my house, would not restart, click, nothing. After extensive testing it was the starter. No way to move the machine to my "tractor barn" so I changed the starter in the woods. Had to remove the base bolts and hoist the engine/pumps assembly up for clearance, but did not have to realign anything. Kind of scary for a brand new owner, but turned out OK also.
Bill

 

[Barryh]

Barry,
Glad it turned out OK. Engine oil over everything is always of concern.
You are right--pulling the engine would be no fun. Shortly after I bought my 2422-25 (it has been re-engined with a Robin 25HP), I was out in the woods in back of my house, would not restart, click, nothing. After extensive testing it was the starter. No way to move the machine to my "tractor barn" so I changed the starter in the woods. Had to remove the base bolts and hoist the engine/pumps assembly up for clearance, but did not have to realign anything. Kind of scary for a brand new owner, but turned out OK also.
Bill

Wow! pretty impressive, guess we do what we have to do sometimes. I'm glad I won't have to go through that anytime soon. I would much rather just put in some seat time.

 

[BobRip]

Barry,
Glad it turned out OK. Engine oil over everything is always of concern.
You are right--pulling the engine would be no fun. Shortly after I bought my 2422-25 (it has been re-engined with a Robin 25HP), I was out in the woods in back of my house, would not restart, click, nothing. After extensive testing it was the starter. No way to move the machine to my "tractor barn" so I changed the starter in the woods. Had to remove the base bolts and hoist the engine/pumps assembly up for clearance, but did not have to realign anything. Kind of scary for a brand new owner, but turned out OK also.
Bill

Barry, can you see a difference in the PT with the larger engine? I am assuming you had it with the smaller engine.

 

[bjustice]

Bob Rip,
I think you were addressing me? I did not own the 2422 when it had the 22HP Robin, so I can't evaluate any performance differences. The tram pump was replaced as well, at about the same time as the engine. Don't know if the pump is more displacement than the original or not. In any case the machine performs well, but I guess I do wish it had the later hi-torque wheel motors. To my knowledge, they are the originals, they seem to be able to spin individually, more than I would expect, I suppose because they are worn and bypassing more than when new. The machine shows almost 1500 hours on the meter.
Bill

 

[MuncyBob]

Barry, sounds like you are well on your way to your perfect day! Beautiful country down your way. I hope to pass through on the AT sometime once I get my knees fixed/replaced.

 

[Barryh]

Barry, sounds like you are well on your way to your perfect day! Beautiful country down your way. I hope to pass through on the AT sometime once I get my knees fixed/replaced.

Let us know when you do, your welcome to stop by and say hello. We like any excuse to sit out on the deck, and fire up the grill.