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You aren't going to be 'rebuilding' a Series I KT-17. All of the parts specific to that version have been discontinued for decades. As...

JD,I've had many people tell me their engine was running hot ,I always ask "how do you know?"99% answer "because I can smell it" Upon...

Tom, your coil wire comes directly from switch.If switch is working it can't run unless you have a shorted wire somehow feeding coil wire..

300 to much in my opinion. IF it does need a camshaft, it's going to need a lot more than that, especially if it's a Series 1 engine.

$300 to much? Guess that depends if they are laying around all over the place or one has to really hunt to find one decent enough to...

Does it come with a mower deck? If not, I'm with Charlie, about $100-150 over what I'd spend personally. If it has a deck in as good of...

"Needs a camshaft" could very well turn into a major overhaul. Only guessing but a minimum of $1000 for a rebuild? Now you have 782 with...

My first thought, what does real hot mean? After cutting grass on a hot Summer day I would describe my CC as seeming real hot. If all...

Most people add a shutoff switch between the tank and fuel pump where it is easily accessible by opening the hood. On the tractor in...

Oh my yes! Don't use a Chinese knockoff carburetor, but go right ahead and use a good ole Chinese knockoff carb kit from amazon that's...

AMEN Brother!!

I'm fond of the one that says"if I fix it it's going to cost more"

McMaster-Carr has the cone point ones, they are not expensive if you have multiple tractors, and CCSpecialties has them them for $4+...

Just started a refurb on a mod 70(63)...A small amount of grass clippings led me to no surprise.All of this was pulled from shroud cover...

I painted the chute and most of the inside of the blower and auger with graphite paint, a couple of coats is better with touch ups at...