squonk 47,983 #26 Posted Friday at 12:23 PM 21 minutes ago, pfrederi said: I would think if all that oil was getting up past the rings the plug would have been fouled.... My engine wasn't smoking and the plug was clean as well. My feelings are this one is worn out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 32,442 #27 Posted Friday at 12:43 PM 41 minutes ago, WHX?? said: I would also think it would smoke?? The engine in that pictured smoked pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 32,442 #28 Posted Friday at 12:44 PM 42 minutes ago, WHX?? said: I would also think it would smoke?? The engine in that pictured smoked pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fj40z 230 #29 Posted Friday at 12:45 PM All good info and I appreciate the education gentlemen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fj40z 230 #30 Posted 8 hours ago Well she’s gone. I suspected that the general consensus here was correct in that I was needing an overhaul. Had even talked with a guy about bringing it in for motor work next week. Tried to get home and mow again before a storm hit and she let go. Running fine as usual until it wasn’t. Loud rattle followed by the side of the block getting blown out. Really bummed about this. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 13,329 #31 Posted 8 hours ago That's tough to lose that block, 16's are getting hard to find. Hopefully you will be able to replace it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrc 1,113 #32 Posted 8 hours ago Fj40z, just a suggestion. you might want to contact richmondred on this site. he has rebuilt kohler engines. he is in virginia. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 47,983 #33 Posted 8 hours ago @richmondred01 probably has a 16 or 14 that will get you going again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fj40z 230 #34 Posted 8 hours ago 25 minutes ago, rjg854 said: That's tough to lose that block, 16's are getting hard to find. Hopefully you will be able to replace it. I sure do hate it too. I obviously hate it just from the point of having to spend money and deal with it but what stings the most is knowing there’s a dang good motor gone from the pool. Of course it has to happen after literally talking to a guy about rebuilding it this past Friday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fj40z 230 #35 Posted 8 hours ago @richmondred01 if you want to shoot me a pm I’d love to chat with you about a possible replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 47,983 #36 Posted 7 hours ago 48 minutes ago, Fj40z said: @richmondred01 if you want to shoot me a pm I’d love to chat with you about a possible replacement. PM him so he gets an email notification. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 47,983 #37 Posted 7 hours ago On 9/17/2026 at 3:27 PM, squonk said: 1000 hours. The balance gear bearings are probably getting loose. Most likely what grenaded. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fj40z 230 #38 Posted 6 hours ago She grenaded alright. Storm finally passed so I was able to get back over and check. Big hole blown out right by the starter. Not only is the motor gutted but so am I. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 3,777 #39 Posted 6 hours ago 4 minutes ago, Fj40z said: She grenaded alright. Storm finally passed so I was able to get back over and check. Big hole blown out right by the starter. Not only is the motor gutted but so am I. sorry to see this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 47,983 #40 Posted 6 hours ago Yup that's where the gears fly out. When you get it apart it will look like it's smiling at you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 2,835 #41 Posted 5 hours ago 1 hour ago, Fj40z said: She grenaded alright. Storm finally passed so I was able to get back over and check. Big hole blown out right by the starter. Not only is the motor gutted but so am I. Man, I hate seeing that. I'm still a little curious how it was going through so much oil without smoking. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fj40z 230 #42 Posted 4 hours ago @ineedanother it wasn’t losing oil profusely but I would definitely have to add a little before every time I mowed. With that being said I never saw or smelled one puff of burning air. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 2,835 #43 Posted 4 hours ago 7 minutes ago, Fj40z said: @ineedanother it wasn’t losing oil profusely but I would definitely have to add a little before every time I mowed. With that being said I never saw or smelled one puff of burning air. Really concerning. I still have 4 big blocks here with gears in them. I have an oil pan gasket on the shelf and think I'll order a couple more. It's a bit of work but the last ones I removed weren't that big of a deal and worth it considering the alternative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fj40z 230 #44 Posted 4 hours ago 14 minutes ago, ineedanother said: Really concerning. I still have 4 big blocks here with gears in them. I have an oil pan gasket on the shelf and think I'll order a couple more. It's a bit of work but the last ones I removed weren't that big of a deal and worth it considering the alternative. That’s a fact! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 57,879 #45 Posted 3 hours ago Bummer Maybe look for a donor tractor?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fj40z 230 #46 Posted 3 hours ago 45 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Bummer Maybe look for a donor tractor?? Kinda what I’m thinking at the moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
