traktorkidd7/30/93 1 #1 Posted October 1, 2008 Does anyone have a kohler that when they throttle down you can hear a tick but the engine still runs great and doesnt loose power? And what is it? Is it seroius? Valves? :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #2 Posted October 2, 2008 Valves would be the first thing I would suspect also. You can get an idea by putting a stethoscope against the valve cover while the engine is running. If you don't have a stethoscope you can get one at about any auto parts store. You could also remove the valve cover and check the valve clearances at the lifters. If an excessive amount of gap is found, remove the head and check the seats before adjusting the lifters. Hopefully this helps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #3 Posted October 2, 2008 Seems to be common See this thread: http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=2168&hl= cheers :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #4 Posted October 2, 2008 Valves would be the first thing I would suspect also. You can get an idea by putting a stethoscope against the valve cover while the engine is running. If you don't have a stethoscope you can get one at about any auto parts store. You could also remove the valve cover and check the valve clearances at the lifters. If an excessive amount of gap is found, remove the head and check the seats before adjusting the lifters. Hopefully this helps! A couple of feet of fuel line, vacuum line, heater hose, or even garden hose can be used as a stethoscope. The smaller diameter hoses work better if you plug the end with a small bolt. Hold the bolt against the engine. You can also just put the end of a long screwdriver or ratchet extension against the block and put the other end close to your ear. Any taps will vibrate through the tool. Move it around to find the noise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,112 #5 Posted October 2, 2008 Had to adjust some gap out of a Kohler Magnum just a few days ago, for the same reason. TICK-TICK-TICK-TICK- I really hate that sound! But it worked. The engine sounds great now! But, a word of caution: Be sure you don't adjust too much, or else you'll prevent the valve from seating. In my case, it was the exhaust valve, and I adjusted too much out of it. Engine compression? It flew south for the winter, and the engine sputtered and spit like a wet cat. After CORRECTLY adjusting the valve clearance, the engine runs like a top with no TICK. Good luck! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traktorkidd7/30/93 1 #6 Posted October 2, 2008 Well im not master mechanic so I will have my friends dad that is take a look :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
