papaglide 541 #1 Posted May 17, 2010 Well after much investigating the grinding noise that I experienced Friday we figured out what it is: the crank has at least a 1/4" of play in it. The crank was walking and the fins on the flywheel were scraping against the cover making the noise. Needless to say she ain't running at all. Seeing as I really don't want to rebuild an engine I am putting this horse out to pasture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,282 #2 Posted May 17, 2010 Whoa there Papa...I would think that there is a member near you that has an engine you could put in that horse. Might be worth a try. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaglide 541 #3 Posted May 17, 2010 If I were more more mechanically inclined I could try that route but I am a little intimidated removing an engine and especially putting one in. I am just really bummed out about the tractor. I have a for sale post in that forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
