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    Archive through March 23, 2014

    Harry, What's the consensus now about what is best for the old Kohler engines? Do most people use conventional SAE 30, or has something else been determined to be better?
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    Archive through March 23, 2014

    Thanks, DT. I ended up with the '68 124 because my dad had it and I had just bought a new place that needed some work a good small tractor could help with. Before this, I had heard of Cub Cadets, but had no idea about the IH link. My dad sold it to me with the family discount, and I've been...
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    Archive through March 23, 2014

    Take this with a grain of salt because I'm not going by personal experience, just my use of Google. It appears the bearing part # is GBC 605. It also appears that you can get an entire Ross Easy Steering Upgrade Kit For 86,100,102 & 104 for $20 shipped. Check this out yourself before you...
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    Archive through March 22, 2014

    I'll be watching the sandbox for computer problems to pay this forward. Or you can email me.
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    Archive through March 22, 2014

    DT, I guess your relationship with your tractor is like any other... if you love it, you love it quirks and all. I'm just happy to get it running again. We have a lot of work to do. Sorry about the part # requests. I have service manuals for both the 124 and k301, but somehow I missed the...
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    Archive through March 22, 2014

    Update on the '68 124 k301 that was running for 30 minutes and then shutting down... original post was a few days ago. Thanks again to everyone for the help. The problem was either the coil or the condenser. If I had a little more time and patience (I have twin boys who are 23 months old) I...
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    Archive through March 22, 2014

    Thanks. My brother is on his way over to help me with the deck on the green tractor, and he has a good sense of direction when it comes to adjusting carbs. I update you guys later on.
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    Archive through March 22, 2014

    Update on the 1968 124 with the k301 engine, running for 30 minutes and then dying... coil or condenser probable cause. I have replaced the coil with an internal-resistor coil from a '68 VW. I got an (admittedly sketch) condenser from Napa. I might give up the part number if everything...
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    Archive through March 21, 2014

    "Now - I wonder what happened to ole Tim Z and his VW coil and who knows which condenser he ended up getting to put in his 124. I thought he'd report back by now." Latest report is that I have all parts in hand, and I just need to get them installed. I was going to do it tonight, but I ended...
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    Archive through March 19, 2014

    I just messaged one of your fine sponsors about a condenser and a couple other minor items. The guy at the local Napa said their lawn and garden warehouse has one that will work that I can pick up in the morning, but I'm covering my bases to try to get this thing running.
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    Archive through March 19, 2014

    Thanks, Kraig! I owe this forum a lot, but it will b ea long time before I have much to contribute.
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    Archive through March 19, 2014

    Sorry, I probably should have posted a reminder that it's a k301 in a 1968 124. Thx
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    Archive through March 19, 2014

    Hey guys, I picked up the VW coil and the condenser that goes with it. I forgot the original condenser at home and figured there would be a 99% I'd be back up there anyway, so I took the chance. I was going to ask if the condenser usually was paired with the coil, but without even looking at...
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    Archive through March 19, 2014

    Wow, thanks, Harry. I had no idea you could look up parts like that from home. I'm going to pull the coil, condenser, and wire off and take them up there to see what they can do here in a little while.
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    Archive through March 19, 2014

    Thanks again, everyone. I was just using a standard inexpensive compression gauge, throttle open, turning the engine over about a dozen times. I now know that these readings aren't accurate, but at least I know the cold reading is at least 75 psi and the machine runs great, and I know the hot...
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    Archive through March 18, 2014

    Oh, and does anyone know what the acceptable compression range is for the k301?
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    Archive through March 18, 2014

    Thanks, guys. What do I ask for at the auto parts store to get one that will work for me? Are there automobile ones that work on the 124s?
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    Archive through March 18, 2014

    Hey everyone, it's been about 2 years since I have been on here. I have a 1968 124 with the original k301 12hp engine. The machine has been running great until a few months ago when it started running great for about 30 minutes, then all of sudden it starts to sputter, lose power, and then shut...
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    Archive through March 25, 2012

    Thanks guys, the neighbors were partying in the garage next door, so I went ahead and cranked it up. I'll try engaging the PTO tomorrow and I'll see what happens. My primary concern was not doing any permanent damage to the machine.
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    Archive through March 25, 2012

    Here is a Youtube link to a video of the problem: http://youtu.be/N1rhk7EGsWg There is a pully on the front of the engine that I guess would run to the front PTO, but the mower deck has been removed from my tractor. There is nothing attached to this pully. Could this be the cause of the...
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