ClassicTractorProfessor 5,262 #1 Posted June 29, 2016 This is just one of the many reasons why I love RedSquare. As some of you probably already know, I threw a rod through the block on my 1277 while mowing about a month ago. Came home tonight and found this boxed up inside my front door...big shout out to @Bert for hooking me up with a new block...hope to have the old girl back up and running before long 21 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #2 Posted June 29, 2016 What a nice surprise! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #3 Posted June 29, 2016 for a minute I thought it was an antique blender. you could mix a heck of a drink in there to celebrate your good fortune. lol Glenn 11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thisguyisnew 114 #4 Posted June 29, 2016 There is nothing like the first time you see one in pieces and then get it to run. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elliot ness 1,916 #5 Posted June 29, 2016 Great news for you, good luck with the rebuild. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,262 #6 Posted June 29, 2016 Thanks guys...this will be my first rebuild of a Kohler...I've built several small block Chevys so figure that this should go pretty smooth 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,967 #7 Posted June 29, 2016 2 hours ago, Professor1990 said: Thanks guys...this will be my first rebuild of a Kohler...I've built several small block Chevys so figure that this should go pretty smooth You'll do fine. Just think of it as rebuilding a flat head Chevy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,262 #8 Posted June 30, 2016 9 hours ago, Wheel-N-It said: You'll do fine. Just think of it as rebuilding a flat head Chevy I figure I shouldn't have any troubles...been working on small engines since I was about 5 hanging out with my great-grandad in his shop every summer 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,262 #10 Posted June 30, 2016 Looks much better than what was left of my old one...it breaks my heart every time I want some seat time and can't get it lol...also didn't realize just how much I use this tractor until it went down on me 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,052 #11 Posted June 30, 2016 Man , you were lucky you did not end up with a piece of metal in your body. Nice to get a block to rebuild. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,262 #12 Posted June 30, 2016 53 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Man , you were lucky you did not end up with a piece of metal in your body. Nice to get a block to rebuild. Pieces flew right past but you're right luckily all that hit me was oil that came out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,877 #13 Posted June 30, 2016 Professor1990 Are any of the internal parts savable? Like the crank? Make sure you look thru the kholer manuals here just to brush up on how it is done. It is not like a car motor but same principal in theory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,262 #14 Posted June 30, 2016 1 hour ago, T1257 RETIRED WRENCHER. said: Professor1990 Are any of the internal parts savable? Like the crank? Make sure you look thru the kholer manuals here just to brush up on how it is done. It is not like a car motor but same principal in theory. Surprisingly all the internals survived...I've already got the entire Kohler service manual printed up and ready to go too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #15 Posted June 30, 2016 Were you mowing when it grenaded or pulling a tree stump out of the ground? Glad all you got was an oil bath!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,262 #16 Posted June 30, 2016 12 minutes ago, DougC said: Were you mowing when it grenaded or pulling a tree stump out of the ground? Glad all you got was an oil bath!!! Had just started mowing...didn't even make it halfway through the first pass around the yard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #17 Posted June 30, 2016 I hope you start a rebuild thread on this engine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,262 #18 Posted June 30, 2016 31 minutes ago, JimD said: I hope you start a rebuild thread on this engine. I'm sure I will once I get all the necessary parts...the plan is to rebuild the whole tractor so will have that project for y'all to follow as well 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse46 512 #19 Posted July 1, 2016 OMG that's a mess, you were very lucky not to get hit. Look forward to the resto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,877 #20 Posted July 2, 2016 On 6/30/2016 at 8:00 AM, Professor1990 said: Surprisingly all the internals survived...I've already got the entire Kohler service manual printed up and ready to go too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
