squonk 48,287 #26926 Posted 9 hours ago On 11/5/2026 at 4:44 PM, Racinbob said: . I don't have a clue. With the wobble mounts eliminated it's as smooth as any K series I've had throughout the rpm range. If it's smooth the gears are most likely in there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 13,246 #26927 Posted 9 hours ago 1 minute ago, squonk said: Not always. Mine rattled like the engine was pinging, Really erratic. Oh crap!! That's exactly the way I described it in my mind. I really didn't want to open it up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 81,046 #26928 Posted 8 hours ago 7 minutes ago, squonk said: If it's smooth the gears are most likely in there. 5 minutes ago, Racinbob said: Oh crap!! That's exactly the way I described it in my mind. I really didn't want to open it up. My '75 K341 has a different vibration just below full throttle. Otherwise nothing super noticeable. I "solve" that by keeping the throttle at about 80% - 85%. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 13,246 #26929 Posted 8 hours ago (edited) @squonk @ebinmaine I'm about to head out to meet another member that has a 48" dozer blade (+/- 2 hours) for me so I'm out of time this morning. I have questions later. Edited 8 hours ago by Racinbob 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 13,246 #26930 Posted 1 hour ago OK, back from mini road trip. One quick question for those who have done it. From what I'm seeing it's very possible to remove the balance gears by simply removing the oil pan. Am I seeing it right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
