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Generally not. If the engine side is warped you'd need to disassemble the engine and have the block decked at a machine shop.

I bead blasted it before I resurfaced it.

@@xOLDS45512x ah, okay. I don’t have that technology available to me at this point. Thanks for the reply.

When both valves are closed the whole way you're good to adjust the valves.

@@xOLDS45512x ok thank you

Watertown PA. They haven't done it for the past two years due to the pandemic, no idea if they are having it this year.

I think that was for a different style gasket. I go by what the Kohler manual says. I figure they made the engine so their info would be most accurate.

My issue with just replacing the rings is that these engines tend to wear the cylinders a little out of round so putting new round rings in an egg shaped hole is a waste of time. There are entire communities dedicated to these engines and it's generally agreed that just replacing the rings isn't recommended and considered a short term repair.

@@xOLDS45512x Yes some do egg but there are many that dont egg any and those can be refreshed and ran for yrs. My uncle done his K in mid 80's and it lasted till his death in 96 and it was sold. Ive read of several online who did it too but no idea how long theirs lasted. If round it works...

@@harryballz6358 If someone has the tools to measure the cylinder to determine if it's still round then sure they could hone it and throw some new rings in but most people aren't that mechanically inclined. I work in a tractor shop and the average customer can hardly change oil and spark plugs.

@@xOLDS45512x Mechanic shops never meet mechanically inclined people like machine shops do. Those people dont need a mechanic cause they do all their own work so you never will see them. You actually meet 100% of those who can't understand a simple shop manual. If they could you'd be out of business. My 2005 Tundra has 400k miles and other than airbag recall has never seen a shop once.

@@xOLDS45512x Trying to remember the last time I talked to a mechanic. It was in early 2000's when my Ex took our sons car to "the best mech in town". He told them its engine was shot and to scrap that perfect looking 12yr old Saturn with 130k. I got it and as soon as I heard it start I knew its timing chain was just rubbing against a guide is all it was. Hell I learned that noise as a kid on my bike. I replaced its chain and he drove it another 4 yrs then sold it for $1500 still running perfect. Some "Best" mechanics know very damn little too. Just saying...

What else would you use to push the piston in? They sell special piston installation hammers but using the soft handle works just fine.

Because the block is cast and the head is aluminum and they expand and contract at different rates so you don't want the gasket glued on. This is the explanation given to me and even the manual says not to use it.

@@xOLDS45512x Makes sense! thanks for the info. Time to get a manual 🙂.

I never noticed that I misspoke and said crankshaft, I definitely meant camshaft. Thanks for pointing that out.

Aftermarket.

Off the top of my head the only thing I can think of is that the exhaust valve isn't closing the whole way or it's not sealing when it's closed.

Usually the stud has a bracket on it that's used to lift the engine.

My Cub 147 has 5 studs to help hold the gas tank bracket and other tin.

The lifters in the kt17 are non adjustable. If they a loose about the only thing you can do is to have the valves replaced by a machine shop and they can grind the stem for the proper gap.

@@xOLDS45512x I bought an Allis Chalmers 917 tractor and the guy said the motor just went clunk,I checked oil and it was just over 1/2 quart low,filled it up and put a pipe wrench onto very front shaft and turned it clockwise,hopefully correct way,a few steps with my foot and it broke loose,spins freely,I would just like to know if 5w-30 oil is ok and should I put some pb blaster or anything into the cylinder before trying to start,I did spray a little carb cleaner into both of them.? One guy recommended Rotella 15/30 for the crankcase,how about synthetic oils.?

@@eastside0434 I would pull the heads off to inspect the cylinder walls before I tried to start it just to make sure it's clean and rust free to avoid doing more damage. Head gaskets are easy to get and I have a video on how to resurface the heads. You should run straight 30 weight oil.

@@xOLDS45512x I didn't pull the heads like you said to do,I tried to start it with no such luck,then I pulled the right head off and the piston does not move when turning crank, I believe the rod is broken other side is ok,but I am assuming it either need a complete rebuild or swap out,being a series 1 with no plug or oil filter plate,not sure if it's worth the money and time.

@@eastside0434 The rod breaking is common on the series 1. I agree that it's probably not worth putting any money into.

No sealant on head gaskets.

There is a long on going argument about using copper sealant or not? Pro engine builder Brian Miller suggest it seals better with it, other pro builders don't bother and many others are on the fence, so take it or leave it, just take your pick here...lol I used Permatex spray on copper sealer on both sides of gasket the few times I did this job without issue but I'm no pro by any means, not even semi pro, Im more shade tree...lol. Seems it don't matter honestly but maybe if a head is not perfectly flat it could help some but the gasket is made to seal imperfections anyway. I didn't see any proof it even matters yet?

The gauges should be marked what size they are.

@@xOLDS45512x ohhh I gotcha these are worn off from use

My old set I got in the 70's was stolen about 10yrs ago. They had the numbers deeply engraved not just printed on them like most sets these days. If you ever see an engraved set like that grab them, these numbers come off so you keep buying more sets. Sucks!

Apparently they don't do a lot for the engine and have a reputation for "blowing up" and ruining everything inside. Some people refer to them as "Grenade gears".

It holds the governor in place inside the engine.

It works great