Michael Caravaglia
Well-Known Member
only thing I can think of is I blew a connecting rod. How can I test for this? I started it up this morning and immediately noticed the load tap coming from the motor. Here we go again!
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Load tapping, no power
- Thread starter Michael Caravaglia
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Coy Lancaster
Senior Member
Pull you valve cove and check your rocker arms.
Tinkerer
Senior Member
You can hold a flexible rubber hose to your ear and use it like stethoscope to help pin point the source.
I have often used a long screwdriver in the same manner.
I have often used a long screwdriver in the same manner.
Michael Caravaglia
Well-Known Member
It's definitely the connecting rod. Omg. Split the tractor again!
Tinkerer
Senior Member
I hope you don't have to replace the crankshaft 
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Are you sure the flywheel is still tight to the crankshaft ?
After dealing with those sheared bolts I would be suspicious of it.
.Are you sure the flywheel is still tight to the crankshaft ?
After dealing with those sheared bolts I would be suspicious of it.
Michael Caravaglia
Well-Known Member
I believe the crank is fine. I'll be finding out soon enough.
jimg984
Senior Member
1.SOUNDS like rod broke and keep using
2. run with broken rod and caused fly wheel bolts to break
3. repaired fly wheel bolts, with rod still broken
4. still has broken rod when started back up
5. good luck on not a damaged crank
6. the above remarks are just my opition,, GOOD LUCK
2. run with broken rod and caused fly wheel bolts to break
3. repaired fly wheel bolts, with rod still broken
4. still has broken rod when started back up
5. good luck on not a damaged crank
6. the above remarks are just my opition,, GOOD LUCK
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Michael Caravaglia
Well-Known Member
Your assessment sounds quite reasonable. I'm going to pull the motor and open/ rebuild it all.