PART 1 (PATTERN FAILURE) SEVERE OIL LEAK DIAGNOSTICS ON A KAWASAKI V- TWIN ENGINE

[@motoman5023]

Great job. You can also use a presure vacume tester insted of using your mouth.

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Vac tester doesn’t produce the volume of air needed to perform the Test effectively

[@BrucesShop]

Thanks for the smooch technique.

[@TheDavekerr]

Turns out it wasn't my problem but thanks for the great video. I had the other common, easy to fix Governor shaft seal leak

[@gravelyman]

Great to know. Thanks 👍

[@ozisnice]

Have you ever tried the cans of gasket remover?

[@royceproctor6526]

I have an FV500 that i just did this upgrade on. It did not have the reed valve. How does the vent work and how can I test it properly? Thanks for any info you can provide.

[@austinstahl6428]

Would that cause one of these engines to surge and and run rough

[@Hubjeep]

Do you see upper bearing failure on early FH680V engines? I have a 1999 (400 hours), around 2001 they sent me a revised dipstick (more oil). Apparently there is no oil hole for the upper bushing on the early ones. Oil level is very important.

[@wordsofhis1799]

Can't find your Kawasaki flywheel removal video. Can you give me a link?

[@brianr1165]

I’ve got the same motor, and at this point I am just trying to get it running. I cleaned it with a pressure washer, and just sitting there it leaks oil from who knows where. (The valve cover gaskets are dry) any suggestions? ( haven’t started it yet

[@garydowns9237]

Mower medic do you like brake cleaner better then carb cleaner?? And why?

[@nashguy207]

I can't speak for mower medic but it depends on what I'M cleaning. I think brake cleaner does a better job of cleaning up oil and other debris but it can effect some plastic and rubber materials so on those i use carb cleaner

[@gravelyman]

@@nashguy207 I agree.and it's harsh on paint as well. so I use brake clean most of the time

[@Zoofactory]

Would this apply to the Kawasaki 15 hp FH451V engine as well? First time into this exMark Metro. 48” walk behind…. left side (oil filter side) is leaking oil coming off the back of the shroud. Replacing valve cover gasket and starting it up and observe. Hint - It really starts to piss oil once its been operating for 10 minutes. Thx Anyone!❤❤

[@donyboy73]

really good information Jeremy, thanks

[@ericburnette7957]

My engine FH680V failed the suck test. Almost no resistance even sealing the hole there is no resistance. what should i check next?

[@beaud3035]

Great tip! I have a Hustler Raptor with the Kawasaki Fr619v and was curious if that engine is also prone to the same issue and it's a 2015 model 23 horsepower I believe

[@landacottonmetaldetecting3826]

Hey I liked your video, my FH680D is leaking like a cive. I changed out the breather gasket twice now, still leaking after I run it a few times. I think there must be a lot of pressure for it to keep blowing past the gasket, any ideas of what I need to do? Thanks

[@topflight2358]

where do we get the updated kit again ??? and is other items on this motor to update with better parts ? is there a pan gaskit that better than factory ?

[@nashguy207]

Thanks for the info. Should help a lot of people. I run a lot of kawasaki's but most of mine are FX series and a little bigger aren't the 481's around 15 HP? The smallest one I'M running is a FX651V and a FX850v carburetor would these engines have this same problem?

[@johnmichael6288]

you're the man...not sure if its the exact problem I've got but you probably saved me a ton of headache trying to diagnose. thanks for posting

[@peterhughes5762]

How about a link to Part 2?

[@laarshegdish6016]

Thanks, Mower Medic 1! That's the engine I have on my Cub Cadet XT2 tractor style rider. Although I've never had any trouble with it, this tip is really great to know!

[@philliphall5198]

Thank You for information and advice

[@heathatkins2837]

Thank you very much! 👍

[@Hubjeep]

WalMart has the best price I have found for Brake Clean... just under $2 a can (14.5oz, the flammable kind [not sure if that's chlorinated or non]).

[@territodude]

great troubleshooting technique, appreciate it it. I have an older 2011 600 fr600 20 hp and it is leaking oil everywhere will take a look at that thanks!

[@jamiesouthworth8736]

My wife walked in during the blow and suck portion of your video. It was awkward. Very informative video! This helped me find my leak after a local dealer told me I had a cracked cylinder.

[@ghilliemanreviews]

Lol gold

[@anthonypingatore2681]

I just had a surging problem after changing the carburetor. All I can say is don't forget the pcv hose under cover by fuel pump.

[@ncrdisabled]

thanks for the info helped me out.

[@artderamo8053]

I've got oil coming out of my breather tube, a little, I have it off my air filter so oil dont go into my carb, is that ok till I do what you did? Thanks

[@DannyBlades-i7m]

Where did you get you update kit from . Video was great.

[@dave1135]

I've had a few of these come in with oil in the filter and carb, the reed valve fails and the engine pressurizes and has oil bleed back thru the bypass tube into the filter.

[@morty4185]

Great video, thank you. Fairly certain mine has the same issue, was mowing, suddenly felt as if it bogged down so I cut the unit off. I looked under the mower, nothing underneath but smoke pouring out if filler tube. Guess it finally got to hot and engine died. Anyone to know for sure that if I do this repair it's going to start back up?

[@jayturner9911]

Would this be similar for Kawasaki FX600V?

[@5419swifty]

Good video as usual. Any tips on a leaky gov shaft seal on an fs481. I have replaced seal and still is weeping oil from the seal, thanks

[@servihomestead4324]

Good stuff, man. Thank you for sharing. Don't think I've ever worked on one quite like this, but it's good to know.

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@CHIBA280CRV]

I had the same problem and it was the crank seal ..thanks

[@butler386]

Great diagnosis. Oil leaks can be hard to find especially if they are slight leaks. Thanks for the tips.

[@dukesworld3020]

Good to know for an old fogie like me. Thanks!!

[@graggcain9496]

did you get the email I sent you?

[@spaceagekingart8750]

Man I need your help I lost my breath valve is there anyway I can communicate with you to get some advice.

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Right here what ya got?

[@braxtondraughon6669]

Guess he found it lol

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Great info and video.

[@beanolatte2682]

Do you recommend honing out an aluminum cylinder on a small engine?

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Yes I use a dingle berry hone

[@beanolatte2682]

You don't recommend the flexible 3 stone deglazing hone?

[@Dickheed]

Great video god bless

[@Sparksflyoutmyass]

Why don't you make your own gasket?

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

No thanks I only make gaskets when one is no longer available