Before going to all the trouble of removing the crankcase cover: try screwing two or three sheet metal screws into old seal and pulling it out with prys or a slide hammer
@MowerMike11 ай бұрын
I like it
@doug112481611 ай бұрын
Agreed. I drilled a hole in the old seal. Inserted the hook of a turnbuckle into the hole. Put a screwdriver through the eye on the opposite end of the turnbuckle and it popped off.
@coreyscott42837 ай бұрын
So you were able to replace that seal without taking the whole crankcase off? If I can avoid taking it off the frame that would be ideal.
@edt25723 ай бұрын
Thats exactly what I was thinking as I was watching this waste of time unfold.
@Goodellsam3 ай бұрын
@@doug1124816 I just can't see that in my mind. I wish you had a video of that.
@JFL829 Жыл бұрын
We enjoyed the session and the tips on putting the new seal in with packing the grease putting it back in flush and even showing your mistakes. Reality is the best. We do enjoy you showing us what to do and not to do.
@MowerMike Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. I tend to screw up a lot but I show it all
@terrencebradley541710 ай бұрын
What would a fair charge be from a shop be?
@brentwilson5971Ай бұрын
it's the governor seal that is leaking
@t.j.ludwick5914 Жыл бұрын
I’ve found putting the engine mount bolts in their holes and using a wheel puller to work very nicely for getting the crankcase cover off without worry of damaging the cover or block. Just apply a bit of pressure and let it sit for a bit and let the pressure do the work. Worked like a charm for me.
@MowerMike Жыл бұрын
Interesting can’t picture it but if it works it works.
@vocalone232 ай бұрын
Can you do a video showing how to set the governer
@MowerMikeАй бұрын
Not sure how to do that. Get a manual
@paulkruger7172 Жыл бұрын
Why not just block wood no old seal?
@MowerMike Жыл бұрын
Well a block is square and a seal is round
@Appalachian_Asshole Жыл бұрын
You must have been high when you answered his question. That block was round well more of a cylinder shape really. Until it was sent it to the mill. But that's not what Paul meant he wasn't insisting to use the block as a gasket he was referring to using the square block to tap the seal into place or until flush. I'm so glad I was able to help clear up that miscommunication there.
@MowerMike Жыл бұрын
@@Appalachian_Asshole Yep totally blown. Thanks for explaining that wood comes from round trees.
@coreyscott42837 ай бұрын
Great video man! Even better you’re from Texas 🤘🏻 always good to have a fellow Texan showing how’s it’s done. My son and I about to attempt taking his Gravely Briggs motor down.
@MowerMike7 ай бұрын
That is awesome. Such a cool project to work on with you son, glad I could give some guidance. I have a several other videos on this same engine. If you are taking it off may as well replace the piston rings and clean up the heads while you are at it. The rings wear out after 600 hours or so. Good luck and feel free to ask questions as you get into it.
@kodiebrouillette5964 ай бұрын
Can you swap from a 1” crankshaft to a 1”1/8 crankshaft on a fr691 As29?
@MowerMike4 ай бұрын
If it is going on a mower than no because your PTO is meant for the stock crank
@Mark_Harmon359 ай бұрын
What is that plug beside k12 lettering on it??Not sure how old urs is but i have a 2010 that is leaking at that plug but mine dont look like that one. Mine is flat lookin plug. Dealer dont kno what it is.
@louboccanfuso9632 Жыл бұрын
I very much appreciate these videos as I will have to do the rings on my FR691, and your series is super helpful. However, I don't think the main oil seal was supposed to be packed with grease the way you did it. The way I am reading the manual, grease is only packed in the groove that contacts the drive shaft. Packing grease in the inner channel the way you did might block the flow of oil back through the drain hole.
@MowerMike Жыл бұрын
You maybe right. Good luck it is a fun job.
@BevanFarmTexas Жыл бұрын
You should make a video where you do maintenance on your neighbor's Gravely ZT 44HD!
@MowerMike Жыл бұрын
Haha greattt idear!
@MarkLimberger Жыл бұрын
I have a Kawasaki 850X with that particular gasket leaking. I want to give it a go but I’m worried about when that cover comes off, interior parts going everywhere….. anyhow…. Great video, I like your style. By the way, did the engine run without leaking? I need to know.
@MowerMike Жыл бұрын
It runs great now. If you want my piston ring video in this series I start it at the end. No leaks so far
@MarkLimberger Жыл бұрын
@@MowerMike that’s great Mike. I really enjoyed your video. I think I’m going to give it a shot and see if I can do it. It’s a good engine and that’s all it needs. I was thinking I might have to buy a new one which is over $2000 so I’ll certainly give this a try. Thanks again.
@MowerMike Жыл бұрын
@@MarkLimberger You may want to put new rings on it if you are going that far. I have all the videos you could need.
@MarkLimberger Жыл бұрын
Mike. So I followed your video on my FX 850 V Kawasaki, engine 27 hp and followed your video to a T and I DID IT. It worked, and the motor does not leak and runs great. I really appreciate the help to take on this challenge because I was a little nervous about going inside an engine. Thanks again.
@MowerMike Жыл бұрын
@@MarkLimberger Very cool, just can’t be afraid to dive in
@KurtVance-k3e10 ай бұрын
Why take the oil sump off ? Just pull the seal and replace it. That is way too much work just for a seal. A couple screws in the old seal and pry or pull it out.
@MowerMike10 ай бұрын
Why do you care?
@kenj.88979 ай бұрын
You can't argue with a fool
@Goodellsam3 ай бұрын
I don't see why you have to pull the engine. You can use a seal puller like you use on a wheel hub. You can use a slide hammer dent puller. We definitely didn't pull motors to Change seals in a car. Just pull the pto and re install with the appropriate sized pvc pipe.
@MowerMike3 ай бұрын
I support you.
@Steve-bl8rx3 ай бұрын
OMG. Don't remove the engine. Carefully drill two small holes, screw two screws in. Pull on the screws and remove the oil seal. I changed my oil seal in 30 minutes.
@MowerMike3 ай бұрын
Ya for sure whatever you do don’t follow this videos advice!
@matt1232316 ай бұрын
If the final torque value is 20 ft-lbs torque in sequence to 10 ft-lbs then re torque to you final torque value of 20 in sequence again to guarantee you dont fck it up not even going to address the fact that the entire motor is rocking while you do it. But good on you because you will probably get away with it on a small motor.
@ddbtdd6 ай бұрын
I work like Mower Mike except i do a lot more cussing.
@MowerMike6 ай бұрын
Haha I let the occasional curse word slip in the shop.
@BlueberryStinkFinger62 Жыл бұрын
Buy Kohler 7000 series Engine..only way to go
@MowerMike Жыл бұрын
There are a ton of ways to go, loosen up my man!
@scotty3621009 ай бұрын
So you weren't smart enough to take the crankcase cover off with the crankshaft output pointing up - - - - like the directions show! Another "nice" (insert sarcasm here) how to video. LMFAO
@MowerMike9 ай бұрын
I can’t believe they even let me post videos online.
@scotty3621009 ай бұрын
@@MowerMikeThey obviously have set a really low bar!
@coreyscott42837 ай бұрын
@@MowerMikepeople are di*ks for no reason. Have to comment on something so someone besides their mom living upstairs gives them notice.