Recent content by sitric

Boy, talk about off topic.

That post was 3 1/2 years ago, and he hasn't been on the forum since. Probably not going to get an answer from him.

It seems to me, many of you didn't read the op. It is a marine application engine that he was rebuilding. Unless I'm missing something, he was already rebuilding it, and secondly, no getting the tractor back in service before spring. If it was me, and I am understanding op's situation, I would...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/125756529348?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=eAR8WvwDSGO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=87_a8__xSP-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY If I was worried I'd pick up this block. Already cleaned and cylinders supposedly smooth

bentbucket, this thread is over 11 years old.

My L2850 has a V1702 DI engine. Some skid steers used that engine with the idi system.

Heat, cherry red if necessary. The case around the plug/vent, as you want expansion there, not the plug itself.

No sealant needed on intake gasket. I ran a compression check on my v1702 di this spring, and replacement intake gasket is quite thick, and seals easy.

Not sure why anyone would think his posts are spam. Well thought out approach to fixing a problem, with a promise to follow up with results.

At all the many forums I am a member of, and the ones I modded on, OP's responses towards a respected mod here, would quickly get either a time out or a ban. As has been mentioned, one can only imagine how the interaction with the dealer has evolved. I'm not up on the new tractor emission laws...

I would wager more are having problems. Small percent of owners who go to websites to post.

Don't know about other models, but removing line at injector, loosening at injector pump and turning it 180°. Retighten at pump. Of course I had to remove intake manifold but that was simple enough.

Wow, I'm sure glad I have "better" friends than those on here. We, all do for each other. I may have better and more equipment, but they bring skill sets that can make up for it. And most are respectfully and competent with equipment. Then again, in my 70 years, these are the type of people I...

My tractors were made to work, and get dirty. I suppose the first scratch might be bothersome, but I use them and expect if I let someone else borrow them, they will use them. Shiny paint doesn't make them perform better. If they come back broke, then I would expect the user to fix, or at least pay.

Nice work up NIW. Above and beyond to help.