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  1. dkirk

    Motor oil

    The straight grade 30-weight non-detergent oil should be used only for breaking-in a new or rebuilt engine. This lubricant allows for rapid piston ring seating, usually accomplished in 10 to 15 hours of normal running. After that (are you ready??) I run Mobil1 10W-30 in my K301 and have for...
  2. dkirk

    129 low power at full throttle

    Have you checked the no-load rpm? Many complaints of low power are simply due to the no-load engine rpm being set too low. You will need an inductive electronic tachometer to check, such as the TinyTach. Adjust governor setting to 3600 rpm with throttle control in "full" position.
  3. dkirk

    Magnum engines

    Ignition system is different. Coil and breaker points were eliminated and a solid state magneto or magnetically triggered 12V system was substituted. Both systems proved unreliable in service and finding replacement parts today is next to impossible. When first introduced, the Magnums still...
  4. dkirk

    Best ignition coil

    Here is the coil I recommend. Specs are identical to the Bosch Blue, including the epoxy fill: https://www.jegs.com/i/Pertronix/751/40611/10002/-1 This is considered a high-vibration coil that should be ideal for a garden tractor. The 3.0 ohms primary resistance is perfectly suitable for...
  5. dkirk

    Beru Ignition coil

    Here is the coil I recommend. Specs are identical to the Bosch Blue, including the epoxy fill: https://www.jegs.com/i/Pertronix/751/40611/10002/-1 This is considered a high-vibration coil that should be ideal for a garden tractor. The 3.0 ohms primary resistance is perfectly suitable for...
  6. dkirk

    Merry Christmas

    My usual digital Christmas card to all of my IH Cub Cadet friends and customers. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!
  7. dkirk

    governor

    An oil leak at the governor shaft/bushing can also be caused by a non-functioning crankcase breather. Be sure breather reed valves are seating and working properly and that filter media is clean and not causing a restriction.
  8. dkirk

    I was just cutting my grass and this happened…

    Great purchase! If wife is pissed, just tell her that it will be "her" tractor after you get it fixed. I'm interested in a pair of belt guards when you decide to start parting out the decks.
  9. dkirk

    Best ignition coil

    Thank you guys for the recommendation on buying the Bosch Blue ignition coil from me. Sorry to say that I no longer carry these coils. After COVID, price went through the roof on these plus they've become very difficult to get.
  10. dkirk

    smokes

    Be sure your breather is assembled and working properly. Check the reed valves for condition and proper seating. If engine is equipped with a dipstick, check that the rubber seal is in good condition, sealing not only the tube ID but also around the dipstick. These single-cylinder engines...
  11. dkirk

    full throttle or hydro fails?!

    Full governed speed on these industrial engines is 3600 rpm. When mowing or snow throwing, engine should be run at this speed for good cooling under high load conditions. For lighter duty, engine can be safely run at lower rpm's.
  12. dkirk

    Pincor Gen mount plans

    Here's how I configured my Pincor 2500 Watt generator - driven by a cast-iron Briggs model 14FB.
  13. dkirk

    Coil is hot

    A simple remedy for preventing this type of failure - always take the key out of the ignition when the tractor is not running.
  14. dkirk

    Kirk Engines

    Thank you guys - I appreciate your interest, support and patience.
  15. dkirk

    Kirk Engines

    Hello all - still in business but having second thoughts about continuing. Lately, I'm either not receiving submitted orders or my replies go into the recipients spam folder. I've talked to my IT guy and he doesn't know where the problem lies. This, combined with the inability of getting...
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