Sabre 1438 (Made by John Deere) checkup

This Sabre riding mower came in for a checkup and fixup. Made by John Deere is says, it seems to be mechanically similar to the STX series of JD riding mowers, but with an LA series appearance. It was a less expensive option for some buyers.
Sabre 1438 (Made by John Deere) checkup
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[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Next time I’ll try not to stand in the way of your tools and parts. OMG - that was so funny! 😂👍

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Yet again, I’ve got “tool envy”. That ratcheting tap handle! It’s been on my tool list for a few weeks already. Maybe I’ll move it higher up on the list, next to the other hundreds of tools I want.
Never enough time or money. D’oh!

[@seantheboy64]

Good to see you back man, really enjoy your content looking forward to the second part of this 🤘

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Did you just tap the new tee in with a mallet?
Neat trick with that improvised puller! I’d swap out that slotted screw for a Torx and use a thicker nut, but that’s just me.
I think I need another tool chest drawer strictly for all those little gadgets. 😉🔧

[@jimamccracken5783]

As always, a very good video is worth waiting to see.

[@randomwrenching]

Thanks Jim

[@len4338]

I missed you Random, good to have you back. I could definitely hear the knocking, whatever it is it doesn't sound too good. Maybe like you said, internal engine wear and with the black oil and low level it probably hasn't been changed regularly. Busy is a good thing even if it means i have to wait for another video, take care.

[@randomwrenching]

Thanks Len! Ya, I don't think it was maintained as it should have been. That job was done last year, and I haven't heard anything more about it so far

[@steveriggenbach90]

Good to see you again. Did the oil change stop the knocking?

[@mattchandler8129]

Finally!!

[@randomwrenching]

LOTS of life things happening lately. And busy in the shop. Too busy to shoot videos some days.

[@mikejerrett7354]

I was wondering where you were lol . What was causing the knocking ?

[@randomwrenching]

I suspect internal engine wear, but I did not investigate. I did let the customer know it wasn't normal, but we didn't go any further.