Recent content by wmakowicki

hydro valve assembly leak. The small hex head "valve assembly" is leaking fluid out the top the small vent hole has fluid coming out what would cause this. Is this an over pressure relief or is it a bad o-ring? It is called out as part #37 for the 1250.

Lucas Getting the timing perfect for valve clearence is not needed. The valves are at full clearence for a bit of crank turn. You should see the gap while you rotate the crank.

hydro oil question. I opened the rear on a 1250 hydro, the oil looked fine however it looks like a waxy deposit above the oil level. The inside of the rear is coated any thoughts?

Heli coil insert, I do Navy Nuclear work the Mil Spec is 1-1/2 threads bellow the surface. We have "inspectors" for LOL and yes if it is to deep, or shallow its a rework. Loctite is good, if you use the tang type make sure you remove it when installed. Heli Coils do come in different lengths so...

k301 points push rod length? anyone know the prper length? Also I would like to use a multi meter to check the dwell, any marks for this, or degree spec?

Here is the last machine that came with the 1200 and 1250 I bought. This one is a bit of a wonder. hydro drive but has a 86 dash. No tags to be found. Some extra motors picture of hydro more engines more engines and finaly the last engine

How does it happen that when I buy a machine (tractor, mill, lathe or what ever) that needs some work I end up deciding to pull it all apart and get it going good? I don’t go much for the perfect paint or super new look, but I want it to run good and work. That said after getting the 1250...

Rodney Smith Thanks for the picture, I might dig my grill out today, that is after clearing the roof, pushing back snow and keeping the fire going.

1250 hydro release lever? Mine doesn't seem to have one is this normal?

Tractor # 604229 Looks like below info is correct. Any views on hydro with internal brakes? Wayne M., Don T. Myron Bounds posted a couple of years ago on another forum that according to IH Service Bulletin S-3497, dated 7/11/77, Models 1250, 1450, 1650 changed over to internal wet brakes as...

Looks like more of the machines had internal brakes. I will check the Serial # Thanks for the help

1250 with wet brakes. The 1250 I have has wet brakes, looking at the manual it says it should have external. Anyone know what was most common?

Mattnot saying the B&S is the best, however mine has run very good. I did pull the motor to fix the oil seal (flywheel side) The motor was cake getting off the tractor as compaired to my 1200. It has no ISO mounts and far smoother than my 1200 or 1250. Its has its weak points as most designs do...

582 carb problem, Not sure whats difficult on these I did mine with no issues. You can pull the top off the carb without removing it. If you pull the top you will be able to see whats in the bowl, often telling you whats needed to fix. The B&S twin is a fine engine, mine runs great and has good...

582 fuel pump is vaccuum driven. Take a look a the hose down to block. If you haven't already opened the carb you might want to, if water is in the bowl you won't get much fuel either.