can whlvr 994 #1 Posted December 5, 2011 hey guys,im going to rebuild the new to me 12hp magnum,ive got her torn down,almost ready to go to the shop,i dont think im gonna put the balance gears back in,how do i get the pins out that the gears ride on,or do i need to,and if i do get them out do i buy plugs and would these be avaiable from kohler? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,333 #2 Posted December 5, 2011 I think the general school of thought it to take the gears out. There is a discussion on Brian Miller's Garden Tractor Pulling site about this subject: Here is the link: http://gardentractor...com/balance.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #3 Posted December 5, 2011 thanks bob,that answered all my questions,im not gonna put them back,i wrecked the clips that hold the balance gears too,so i dont have to get new ones,and the stubs can be left as is Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #4 Posted December 5, 2011 You got it Don, just leave the shafts in place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #5 Posted December 6, 2011 si im excited,i dropped the block off and she needs a 10thow over piston,and it needs the .010 rod,gonna order tomorow and hopefully have something by the new year,to put back in the 312 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites