Service Weekend on 3 Horses

[WildmanC120 613]

Got my bearing for the PTO bell today. Got it all rebuilt and greased and installed back on the tractor. Nice and smooth now. Quiet too.  

 

I took the 48" deck off my c-160 and decided to put it on here for the final now today.  I have to say i was rather happy with the way it performed. I think this will be my new mowing tractor. 

 

One thing that will need addressing is a slight surge. Not a lot but it's there.  I have the screw on the carb that faces the muffler opened up a bit (unsure of turns) and it made it better.  Is the surge just a carb clean issue or could it be something else?   

[Bill D 2,281]

Check the bolts that hold the intake manifold to the block.  Mine were loose.  Onans can be touchy.  My local dealer refers to them as Onan the Barbarian.  I think I need to clean my carb again on mine.

[WildmanC120 613]

On 11/1/2019 at 10:28 PM, Bill D said:

Check the bolts that hold the intake manifold to the block.  Mine were loose.  Onans can be touchy.  My local dealer refers to them as Onan the Barbarian.  I think I need to clean my carb again on mine.

 

Thanks Bill. I'll take a look. Might be a good idea to just throw a set of gaskets on it and soak the carb real well. 

[Tuneup 1,452]

I just picked up a 516 and the surge is about as bad as it gets. Runs well with 1/2 choke. Looking at the blessed internet, it could be carb or intake leaks (split intake), or gaskets. In any event, it's coming off. As I have a wife of 31 years, it's honeydos that come first. Can't fix the tractor until the workbench is built - have been in the house only a few months. Can't do the workbench until the bookcase is built. ...and so on. Being handy is a blessing and a curse. Oh, down here on 3 acres is under $2K in taxes. Headed to Home Crappo to get some wood for the bookcase so there is progress. Ah, to be free to chase one's passions...