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I'm new to this forum. I was given a Wheelhorse 312-8 and mower deck that been sitting for 5 years, It' all there, minor rust, rotten tires, etc, The engine is a12hp, Kohler 301s spec 47812 which makes it an 1984 model, The starter flange is stamped 12-84. The vinyl tractor nameplate is faded/unreadable. but I'm guessing this could be a 1985 1st year 312-8. Is there any tractor parts that have date stampings? I soaked engine in diesel for a week to free it up before I tried to turn it over, and it now turns over nicely. Cleaned fuel tank, replaces hoses and disassembled/cleaned carb. (need to order a carb kit for a new rubber gasket) The engine will start if i spray fuel in cylinder, then I can keep it running by spraying fuel in carb with oil can, but it won't stay running on it's own. I disconnected the hose from carb and gas comes out when I spin it over so the fuel pump appears to be working. I checked compression and I get 90 psi ( I realize it has the compression release so hopefully compression is better than that). On a parts diagram I saw some models have a hose from crankcase breather to air filter, but this ones doesn't. and I don't see an open hole/fitting for one Is that correct, or is something missing. this begs the question is there a crankcase breather somewhere that I need to clean? Also, the starter was dragging, so I pulled it and found the front bushing very worn, worked some grease into it, and it works better for now. Has anyone found a source for replacement bushings and possible replacement brushes (The $220 price tag for a new one is a little steep for this project) I appreciate any suggestions on my fuel/air and starter problems.
