Recent content by Flintknapper

That is what I run in mine. I live in a hot climate so it works fine for me. And having a T-Stat rated at 160° F only means that is opens at that temperature, it does NOT necessarily mean your engine will run at 160° F. When I am working my engine fairly hard it will reach 180-190° (even 200+...

^^^^^ I lived in the SouthEast corner of Kansas for 5 years. Its about as 'Tornado Alley' as it gets. Nearly all homes have storm shelters or basements (converted to Rec-Rooms). Yes, you get to spend a fair amount of time there. Late March through June can offer some pretty exciting weather.

Yep, been there, done that and got the T-Shirt. Never done it again since that one time! Glad the Hedgehog wasn't hurt (or worse), we would miss him around here.

F5 tornado in Jarrell, TX (May of 1997) literally picked up the pavement from roads in its path.

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Time to change my radiator coolant, so also a good time to finally install this thing. All went smoothly. Expansion plug was not difficult to remove, despite being in a spot not too easily reached. The bore on my engine actually had a small lip on the righthand side...that would prevent the...

I feel for you. I've had the same thing happen before. Actually, picking up all the small limbs and pine needles was more arduous than the larger stuff. I know it must be a good feeling to have it done! Good job. (y)

You've answered your own question. Nothing is wrong with it.

I completely rebuilt all 4 cylinders on my L2350DT last year and would never do it again. IF they ever need attention again, I will take them to a hydraulic cylinder shop.

Let me know what you decide. I have the same compressor (for about 6 yrs. now), estimate maybe 500 hrs. of run time. I have changed the air filters but never changed the compressor oil.

Thank You so much and I look forward to following this thread for future progress. It might well be something I'd like to do with mine as well.

Nice Nice, do you happen to have the part number to order the HD bracket?

^^^^^^ Even in warm climates (where I live), if there is high humidity, the same thing will occur. Generally, I'll use my tractor long enough that the oil in the crankcase heats up well and any water 'vapor' has chance to escape from the vent. Even so, I change the oil and filter religously...

I have a Cub Cadet walk behind mower with a 'Powermore 382 cc engine' (basically a Honda Clone). It has been flawless. Actually starts easier than any other engine I have (including Honda and Yamaha engines on generators). Just because something is of Chinese manufacture doesn't mean it is...

See post #36 above.