Chris

Thanks for the info Doug. I did grind in the valves & set the clearance when I rebuilt the engine according to the manual. But worth checking again now its run in I made a good carb up from 2 units with all good parts. My money is on the settings at the min, but maybe bit of both causing the problem

I did also think of the coil, I wipped the plugs out when it stops & its still sparking well. I do have a spare coil which I can try. Have a kohler manual for the engine which says how to set the carb up. Looked at it again today & on another page says something else. I think shes running on the hot side. Will have to have another look in the week.

Now that got you looking!!! Now the Bolens 1886 is running, I have got the deck on & apart from a few small probs it works well. Its a beast of a mower & good fun to drive. One thing it does do, is when its run for approx 40 mins it cuts out . Let it cool for 15mins, off I go again. Its got a good spark now its got a new condensor & ajusted the points. I am sure its carb ajustment as if I turn it off it wont start from hot. From cold it starts well. Been mowing the lawn today Just after I took these pics, it cut out!!

I am in Pulborough, so very local to you!!

Right count me in Paul for both days I will bring the Bolens 1886 Can you put me on the list please. I seem to have lost the form!!

You been tresspassing Nigel Wonder what engine that has in it?? Be interesting to contact DVLA with info on the no plate

It will be even bigger when I get the mower deck on I did once own a D200 which I should have kept Another pic to show its size. Yes I should have me more happier Just like Nigel!!

Just tell me Chris How do you do it you lucky git A tidy machine

Thought I would have a problem! It kept hunting today & did not want to respond well to ajustments So I took the jets etc out of the old carb body as they had done less work, cleaned them up & fitted them. Got more responce now. We will see how it runs when its under load with the deck, which is the next to sort

Good news! Bolted the exhaust etc back on today & filled the rear end up with fresh ATF & new filter Got fuel up to the pump & with a few cranks, away she went. With a few carb ajustments it seems to run OK Will refit the fender & seat etc tomorrow & take it for a test drive. Cant wait

Its a K482 Kohler Flat Twin. 18HP Got to be powerful, its got a 54in mower deck to power Tell me, why dont you see many of these older flat twins any more?? Few of the newer magnums Would not mind picking up a few more for spares

Well finished the wiring tonight & it now cranks over on the key Also got sparks at the plugs you can weld with Made up the new exhaust at work also If all goes to plan, then I hope to have it running at the weekend. Cant wait

Got the very heavy engine back in today. My poor back!!! With the parts I have robbed off my spare engines, I hope this should be a good unit. At least with a good cowl on the front, it will now keep cool as thold one had rotted out with the mouse nest!

Here you go. Does this help?? Been working on my tractor today & had a look at its ID serial decal Its in VGC for its age!!

Not sure yet Paul This show clashes with Wiston Steam just down the road from me. Which is a great shame as after going last year, I said I will take something or help a mate with his tractors Will find out

Engine slowly going back together now. With the rings freed & light hone its all ok so far. Had to replace an exhaust valve as one was bent. With a good grind in & set up they are working ok also Christ its got some compression now!! The chassis had been steam cleaned & the linkages freed off & oiled up More to follow later

Dam!! I would have liked to have gone Whens the next one???

I had one of those years ago. For life of me I cant remember what I done with it! I also had big brother with 5hp B&S Both good powerful mowers

This is my modern verison of Nigels tractor

Thanks for the info. I took the tank to work today & steamed out the inside using the high powered jet washer we have. I got it so hot you could have fried an egg on it I did this several times & washed it out with cold water & it does not look to bad now I have ordered some Frosts tank clean to give it a extra soak so we will see how that performs

Your right about that Chris! You seem to get all the easy get going tractors

Just to say that the engine can be saved with some love. The exaust vavles were stuck hence the engine would not turn over & the bores were full of rusty dirt. I have removed the pistons & found dirt between the rings & a stuck ring. That would not have run for long if I left it!! With a light hone, the bores will be ok. Got the old spark plugs out of the heads using the gas! never had to warm plugs to get them out before Just going through cleaning & checking items now

BUT WHY???

Spent an hour on it again tonight & got the engine out. Boy thats a heavy lump!!! The grub screws on the drive shaft came out but that was that, so out with the gas!! Warm up the UJ on the engine end & with a few belts with the hammer it came off. 1st time since 1974 when some guy in the US put it on The engine turns so far then stops So hoping its just a stuck vavle etc. We will see

How do I go about setting up an E tank?? I have heard about them but never looked into it more Its quite a large tank for the tractor so whats my best set up to clean it out??