Well, I finally got the Kohler M18 engine in my JD317 to start and run without any help. The first time I put it on it wouldn't run...
I pulled the carb off and cleaned it out... but, not being familiar with Walbro carbs, I didn't realize that there was a port from the adjustable mainjet to the center tube of the carb. So, when I reinstalled it, there was no joy.
I pulled it again, cleaned out the port for the mainjet to the carb bowl and also the little slit between it and the center tube--put it back in, and Voila!! she runs.
Now on the the second problem--the slowly dripping oil from the front of the engine. Something told me to check the filter--I did, and it was loose on the threads, I snugged it up and all was good.
That was the good news...now for the bad news.
I pulled the cylinder shrouds off so could clean out the fins, and noticed several black lumps stuck between the fins... at first I thought it was greasy clumps of dirt. When I removed them, I found they were magnetic...hmmm...
I looked at the flywheel on the left hand side, and noticed that the part of the stator I could see had been damaged...
That's the bad news.
So, the question is...
What does it take to repair this?
I'm sure I'll need a new stator, but can you put magnets back on the flywheel, or do I have to get another one, AND, more importantly, about how much is this going to cost me???
Advice gratefully accepted...
Utah Smitty
I pulled the carb off and cleaned it out... but, not being familiar with Walbro carbs, I didn't realize that there was a port from the adjustable mainjet to the center tube of the carb. So, when I reinstalled it, there was no joy.
I pulled it again, cleaned out the port for the mainjet to the carb bowl and also the little slit between it and the center tube--put it back in, and Voila!! she runs.
Now on the the second problem--the slowly dripping oil from the front of the engine. Something told me to check the filter--I did, and it was loose on the threads, I snugged it up and all was good.
That was the good news...now for the bad news.
I pulled the cylinder shrouds off so could clean out the fins, and noticed several black lumps stuck between the fins... at first I thought it was greasy clumps of dirt. When I removed them, I found they were magnetic...hmmm...
I looked at the flywheel on the left hand side, and noticed that the part of the stator I could see had been damaged...
That's the bad news.
So, the question is...
What does it take to repair this?
I'm sure I'll need a new stator, but can you put magnets back on the flywheel, or do I have to get another one, AND, more importantly, about how much is this going to cost me???
Advice gratefully accepted...
Utah Smitty