KJO
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One last thought...it could be that what you are hearing is not actually lifter noise, but something else. I think I would get it checked out.
Kohler 23hp lifter noise
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KJO
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One last thought...it could be that what you are hearing is not actually lifter noise, but something else. I think I would get it checked out.
JSharp
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I don't see any reason why a new engine should make noise like this. Lifter noise or not, whatever is causing it is bad and needs to be taken care of right away...
JSharp
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I don't see any reason why a new engine should make noise like this. Lifter noise or not, whatever is causing it is bad and needs to be taken care of right away...
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turbojerk
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( One last thought...it could be that what you are hearing is not actually lifter noise, but something else. I think I would get it checked out. )</font>
I'm reasonably sure it’s a lifter cause it seems to come and go.....Just like a lifter would, plus it's defiantly the sound of a slow lifter. Either way if it persists to make the noise it will be getting fixed because that sort of stuff irritates the **** out of me….
I'm reasonably sure it’s a lifter cause it seems to come and go.....Just like a lifter would, plus it's defiantly the sound of a slow lifter. Either way if it persists to make the noise it will be getting fixed because that sort of stuff irritates the **** out of me….
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turbojerk
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( One last thought...it could be that what you are hearing is not actually lifter noise, but something else. I think I would get it checked out. )</font>
I'm reasonably sure it’s a lifter cause it seems to come and go.....Just like a lifter would, plus it's defiantly the sound of a slow lifter. Either way if it persists to make the noise it will be getting fixed because that sort of stuff irritates the **** out of me….
I'm reasonably sure it’s a lifter cause it seems to come and go.....Just like a lifter would, plus it's defiantly the sound of a slow lifter. Either way if it persists to make the noise it will be getting fixed because that sort of stuff irritates the **** out of me….
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turbojerk
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Well I hit 10hrs and ther ewas still no change. Called the dealer about it and they came to pick it up this past Saturday.
I'll let everyone know how I made out and what the problem was and how they fixed it.....
Troy
I'll let everyone know how I made out and what the problem was and how they fixed it.....
Troy
I will be curious to see what they do, and how problems like this are dealt with at the dealer level- please keep us posted /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Hopefully it will return nice and quiet before the grass gets too tall!
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turbojerk
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I will be curious to see what they do, and how problems like this are dealt with at the dealer level- please keep us posted /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Hopefully it will return nice and quiet before the grass gets too tall!
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Yea.....Me to!
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Yea.....Me to!
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turbojerk
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Ok, here's the outcome....
As I said before, they came to pick the tractor up on a Saturday and took it back to their shop for diagnosis. They had it for about 5 days in all. They determined that the lifter was bad so they replaced all 4 lifters and it seem like it has fixed the problem for the most part. There is still some lifter noise at cold idle and at deceleration, but it is nowhere near as audible as it was before and is non existant at warm idle. Hopefully it will become less and less with more usage. They also replaced the front wheels and tire's with some that are straight as an arrow. They also made good on the seat by replacing it with a new unit...
In all, I would recommend the GT2554 to anyone that's looking for a good riding mover to do 2+ acres. It was defiantly a step up from the GT1550 that I had last year and is well worth the extra $1000.00 as far as I'm concerned. This tractor has WAY more bang for the buck over the John Deere's that I looked at. Don't get me wrong. I like John Deere also, but they didn't have anything to match what the GT2554 has to offer for the price...
All and all I'm very satisfied with the dealers work and customer service since I'm *VERY* picky about my machines. I would also recommend them to others in my area for parts and if your looking for a new Cub since the gave me a he!! of a deal on my mover...
Here's the dealer that I bought from and that also did the service:
HARRINGTON & SONS
427 EAST MAIN STREET
EMMITSBURG, MD 21727
(301) 447-6666
Troy
As I said before, they came to pick the tractor up on a Saturday and took it back to their shop for diagnosis. They had it for about 5 days in all. They determined that the lifter was bad so they replaced all 4 lifters and it seem like it has fixed the problem for the most part. There is still some lifter noise at cold idle and at deceleration, but it is nowhere near as audible as it was before and is non existant at warm idle. Hopefully it will become less and less with more usage. They also replaced the front wheels and tire's with some that are straight as an arrow. They also made good on the seat by replacing it with a new unit...
In all, I would recommend the GT2554 to anyone that's looking for a good riding mover to do 2+ acres. It was defiantly a step up from the GT1550 that I had last year and is well worth the extra $1000.00 as far as I'm concerned. This tractor has WAY more bang for the buck over the John Deere's that I looked at. Don't get me wrong. I like John Deere also, but they didn't have anything to match what the GT2554 has to offer for the price...
All and all I'm very satisfied with the dealers work and customer service since I'm *VERY* picky about my machines. I would also recommend them to others in my area for parts and if your looking for a new Cub since the gave me a he!! of a deal on my mover...
Here's the dealer that I bought from and that also did the service:
HARRINGTON & SONS
427 EAST MAIN STREET
EMMITSBURG, MD 21727
(301) 447-6666
Troy