My mule 500 has the FE290D-AS04 I can find the piston and gasket kits, but not replacement valves. Your valves have the same part number. Are these cylinder heads the same?
What would cause the rod to come out of the groove of the rocker? On this engine. I just purchased a old John Deere AMT 626 and it will run fine, when you shut it off the rod falls out of the groove and you have to pull that cover off and put it back on.
My j d gator with FE290D Kawasaki motor is acting up grinding when trying to start. I thought it was the starter. But from where you took your starter off, there isn't one and the big ring hole has a plate covering it. There is however a big (looks like a generator) motor on top. does that replace the motor? Will I have to buy that motor to correct the non start problem?
Hard to say. The only thing similar about our units is the motor. You might want to get on a parts website that sells john deer eparts and just look at the pictures / diagrams to see what you’ve got. I won’t be of much help. Sorry.
My compression before the head job was 30. I feel like the lowish compression that you and I are seeing 60-70 may be related to the Automatic Compression Release (ACR) on the camshaft, that opens the exhaust valve just a little on the compression stroke at slow speeds. I’m glad to hear that yours runs so well with only 60 psi. What year model is yours?
@@budgetprojectsbydavid5263 93.. it seems like the engine is governed down either by the governor or transmission. when I go up hills, it seems like the engine will rev higher, than on a straight away. once I get the starting situation sorted out, I will see what makes the throttle/transmission tick.
@@budgetprojectsbydavid5263 I didnt know abt the compression release, there may be nothing wrong with mine.,., what is your compression now, ? my honda three wheeler has a compression release for starting it with the pull rope.
Compression on mine was 30 with burnt valves up to 70, now. I’m not sure what rpm activates it to turn off, but it would have to be faster than the starter turns, otherwise, what would be the point of it?
I'm trying to find out everywhere if my 03 John Deere Gator with the Fe290D has a compression release. My engine backfired and died after running perfectly now I have what looks to be good spark. I cleaned the carb it's clean and getting fuel. No pop at all. Maybe a bad plug that's old and not hot enough? And my compression is only 65 and 70 with oil in the cylinder.. That's why I'm hoping it has a compression release. Please anyone?
@@budgetprojectsbydavid5263 Thank you for the quick response! I found a sticker on the engine there are 2 numbers.. The top one is.. Code. FE290D-DS08 The bottoms engine Serial number is. FE290D638731 Let me know if that helps.. Thank you in advance! The bottom
I would for sure start with the spark plug. Culprits for bad compression could be valves, head gasket, or rings. In my case, the compression release was not the cause. My issues were both valves and rings. Double whammy.
@@budgetprojectsbydavid5263 When you said it might have a compression release I looked up the compression range with it not running. It was 70 to 70 right where mine was. I did the oil in the cylinder to check the rings and it only bumped it up 5 more psi. Put a plug in it and it started in 1 second.. 🤣✌️💩
I have a brand new one that I would let you try in yours as a test if you lived closer. My mule came with a bunch of parts missing and I had to buy one. We are in Arkansas. I assume from your name you are in Texas.
I believe there were two versions of the FE290 engine. One was clockwise and the other was counterclockwise. If your application is not specifically the Kawasaki Mule, you may want to check the factory manual for your specific piece of equipment.
Just what I was looking for. Quality vid. Thanks for the parts list.
No problem and thanks for commenting!
Awesome I’m going to do mines thanks
My mule 500 has the FE290D-AS04
I can find the piston and gasket kits, but not replacement valves. Your valves have the same part number. Are these cylinder heads the same?
What would cause the rod to come out of the groove of the rocker? On this engine. I just purchased a old John Deere AMT 626 and it will run fine, when you shut it off the rod falls out of the groove and you have to pull that cover off and put it back on.
Are you missing a spring somewhere on the rocker? Is the spring broken? Maybe I’m not visualizing what you’re talking about, but mine can’t move.
My j d gator with FE290D Kawasaki motor is acting up grinding when trying to start. I thought it was the starter. But from where you took your starter off, there isn't one and the big ring hole has a plate covering it. There is however a big (looks like a generator) motor on top. does that replace the motor? Will I have to buy that motor to correct the non start problem?
Hard to say. The only thing similar about our units is the motor. You might want to get on a parts website that sells john deer eparts and just look at the pictures / diagrams to see what you’ve got. I won’t be of much help. Sorry.
I'm looking to find out how to pull the drive pulley off of a 610 Mule 09 or 2009
Sorry, but I don’t have any experience with that one. Maybe you can make a video when you figure it out! 😀
how much was your compression before and after head job?
My compression before the head job was 30. I feel like the lowish compression that you and I are seeing 60-70 may be related to the Automatic Compression Release (ACR) on the camshaft, that opens the exhaust valve just a little on the compression stroke at slow speeds. I’m glad to hear that yours runs so well with only 60 psi. What year model is yours?
@@budgetprojectsbydavid5263 93.. it seems like the engine is governed down either by the governor or transmission. when I go up hills, it seems like the engine will rev higher, than on a straight away. once I get the starting situation sorted out, I will see what makes the throttle/transmission tick.
@@budgetprojectsbydavid5263 I didnt know abt the compression release, there may be nothing wrong with mine.,., what is your compression now, ? my honda three wheeler has a compression release for starting it with the pull rope.
Compression on mine was 30 with burnt valves up to 70, now. I’m not sure what rpm activates it to turn off, but it would have to be faster than the starter turns, otherwise, what would be the point of it?
I'm trying to find out everywhere if my 03 John Deere Gator with the Fe290D has a compression release. My engine backfired and died after running perfectly now I have what looks to be good spark. I cleaned the carb it's clean and getting fuel. No pop at all. Maybe a bad plug that's old and not hot enough? And my compression is only 65 and 70 with oil in the cylinder.. That's why I'm hoping it has a compression release. Please anyone?
Do you care to share the serial number with us for parts lookup?
@@budgetprojectsbydavid5263 Thank you for the quick response! I found a sticker on the engine there are 2 numbers.. The top one is.. Code.
FE290D-DS08
The bottoms engine Serial number is.
FE290D638731
Let me know if that helps.. Thank you in advance!
The bottom
I’m thinking that it does have a compression release. What about the john deere serial number under the passenger seat?
I would for sure start with the spark plug. Culprits for bad compression could be valves, head gasket, or rings. In my case, the compression release was not the cause. My issues were both valves and rings. Double whammy.
@@budgetprojectsbydavid5263 When you said it might have a compression release I looked up the compression range with it not running. It was 70 to 70 right where mine was. I did the oil in the cylinder to check the rings and it only bumped it up 5 more psi. Put a plug in it and it started in 1 second.. 🤣✌️💩
ive put 2 new starters on mine and it still doesnt work right, might try to get OEM if I cant get it fixed right.
What happens, specifically?
@@budgetprojectsbydavid5263 sometimes it clicks, sometimes it starts. new battery, a strong one, checked cables, cleaned all connections,,
Have you tested your starter relay? Part number 27002-1051? Look it up on ebay. It’s a module that plugs in to your wiring harness.
@@budgetprojectsbydavid5263 I have not, I will check it. thanks
I have a brand new one that I would let you try in yours as a test if you lived closer. My mule came with a bunch of parts missing and I had to buy one.
We are in Arkansas. I assume from your name you are in Texas.
I noticed the arrow on the piston is facing the clutch, it should be facing the fan side.
Don’t believe everything you read on the internet. The factory service manual clearly says converter side!
I believe there were two versions of the FE290 engine. One was clockwise and the other was counterclockwise. If your application is not specifically the Kawasaki Mule, you may want to check the factory manual for your specific piece of equipment.