slammer302 2,154 #1 Posted January 26, 2014 I know this subject has been talk about a lot I have a b-80 that I swap a k241 10 HP on to it and it runs great don't smoke at all butt it has rattle thats gets really loud at higher rpm and under load I've been told its probably the balancing grears I was looking for some advice and do I have to remove the crank to get them out? Here's a pic my family calls it the Frankin Mower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,926 #2 Posted January 26, 2014 What's the spec number on your K241? I've had two of them open and mine never had balancing gears. However, if yours does have them, the disassembly section of the manual shows them being removed after the crankshaft is removed. I'm sure someone with actual experience will chime in before the day is over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #3 Posted January 26, 2014 46636D Sorry took so long to reply been out working on the lawn ranger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,926 #4 Posted January 26, 2014 My 46636D never had balancing gears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #5 Posted January 26, 2014 Well that eliminates that thanks for our help I ment ur help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agage1 83 #6 Posted January 31, 2014 I can't be positive but I'm fairly certain the k241 in my 310-8 had balance gears. Its been a while since I rebuilt it but I think it had them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #7 Posted January 31, 2014 From what I've read some do some don't the 16hp k341 I'm rebuilding right now does have them probably won't when I'm done with it though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordiesel69 226 #8 Posted February 1, 2014 I probably does not have balance gears. The rattle may be the rod to crankpin clearance. Make a video and we will be able to tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,926 #9 Posted February 1, 2014 You can check your crankshaft to rod clearance without removing it from the engine with Plastigage. Allowable wear is .0025". Anything over that may cause a noise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #10 Posted February 1, 2014 I will check it out and get back with you guys its over at the wheel horse barn at my dads. I'm going over their tomorrow for the football game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
