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Oil Leak GT 14 Kohle

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Rob R

Have K321 on a GT 14 with a small oil leak seemingly coming from the shaft (shroud side) of the engine, has anyone else experienced this and how difficult is this to repair.....  assume that oil seal is bad, hoping I can accomplish replacement w/o removing the engine?  Thanks

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WH nut

Are you talking behind the flywheel?

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Rob R

Yes sir appears to be coming from behind the flywheel........

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WH nut

On a GT I believe you will have to pull the motor, after that its pretty straight forward. Remove blower housing and flywheel and you are there

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Rob R

Sooo you think you have to pull the motor to get the blower housing off?  or is there some other reason .... I haven't had time to take a good look at this....  was hoping to know what I have to do from the get go. Txs.

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WH nut

Its been a long time since I have seen a GT but clearance will be the problem.

 

 Never mind, just looked at a picture you should be ok. I was thinking of a D

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Rob R

Okay thanks got it.... will get to it one of these days, maybe I can loosen the motor mounts and jack it up a bit, I am really hoping all I need is a new oil seal.

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WH nut

Make sure the breather under the Carb is clean so it doesn't build crankcase pressure

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Fordiesel69

Crank seal.  Or the gasket between the bearing plate and block.   You can leave the engine on.

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Rob R

Okey dokey gentlemen will give this a try..... txs.

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skrusins

I would clean everything really good first because the flywheel sucks and pushes oil from other areas

like the valve cover, braether tube etc. Thats what I would do before tearing it all apart. Thats my opinion.

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Rob R

Thanks for the suggestion can, will do.

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Rob R

Going to get at the oil leak soon, I just picked-up this baby from NJ today.....  many small things to fix besides the oil link .... typical due to lack of maintenance.....  she doesn't shut off when key is turned-off assume this is the switch?  Does this have a motor kill tab on the switch which goes to the coil?  If yes will trace the circuit tomorrow or Sunday. Thanks

 

P.s. it appears the coil or something related to the spark is attached to the shroud should I remove this first before taking the shroud off? 

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Rob R

Here's some pictures of the "beast"

 

 

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Rob R

Okay so today was the day..... Repaired the lights, electro magnet implement drive, refastened the solenoid, replace bad connectors and got the alternator charging. My good friend Ed Stoller came over and found where he thinks the oil leak is coming from.... in about ten seconds it appears to him that the oil is coming from the bottom of the fuel pump the more I look now the more I think he is correct.....  question to my G14 experts...... is this an indication that the pump is N/G or does it just need a new gasket???    Thanks!  p.s. I assume the best way to get at this puppy is to take the front end and gas tank off.... doesn't look like too much of a hassle? 

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oldredrider

An oil leak at the fuel pump indicates it needs a new mating gasket. Unless you are really small and nimble, removing the gas tank and heat shield is all you need to remove to gain access.

Since you have had it running, your fuel pump is good and doesn't need replacing.

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Rob R

Progress Update:   Removed all the Tin's today, seat and replaced the Hydraulic Lift pin with the correct pin last owner jammed a carriage bolt in the hole and bent it over.... had to cut it out with a cut-off tool.... Man this GT 14 is built like a tank ..... that done I proceeded to take off the front guard disconnected the lights and removed the nuts from the bottom and top of the front cast iron shroud but I could not get the shroud to come off took the spring holding device off the tank and the metal guard (heat shield) off but still cannot get the shroud off...... Question do you have to remove the tank frame bolts for the shroud to come Off.... Help.......! 

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Rob R

Update, the new Kohler OEM Fuel Pump gasket fixed the engine oil leak and I have gotten the GT 14 to a point where she is a going to stay until spring, running well and will be easy to get her ready for mowing next spring...  pics attached. Thanks to all my fellow Wheelers for all the help provided!

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Aldon

I really like the pics!

My efforts are on hold till spring but your update makes me want to start wrenching in my GT14's ASAP.

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oldredrider

rgrottk, Your GT-14 is looking good!

If I might make a sugesstion, get a snow/dozer blade for it and have some fun this winter. You will be amazed at the pushing power of that beast. They're not just for summertime fun and if you miss this winter, you'll have to wait for a whole year!

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Rob R

If I could find a plow for a decent # I would consider it.... but then I would need chains etc. etc.   My C-81 has both and that little puppy also pushes snow with a passion....

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KC9KAS

Nice looking GT-14.

I used my 1969 GT-14 for plow duty last winter. I have rear indise weighte and 2-link chains. It worked very well!

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oldredrider

Since it has 15" wheels, common car chains will fit and are not expensive. Load the tires with winshield washer fliud or antifreeze and you have your weight. Easy-Peasy!

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Rob R

hmm the tires are 27" on mine I haven't measured the rims..... but it would seem to me that they are bigger than 15" ???

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Geno

They should be 15".  Your tractor is looking really good!   :handgestures-thumbsup:

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