[Ericjr16]

Hey guys, decided to strip the twin down for parts and curiosity! Wow low oil did a number to it! Poor thing, this was engine from the Craftsman we got from my customer. He ran it out of oil. We swapped in a 18HP Single Briggs and gave it to my neighbor.

 

[Austen]

He ran it out of oil.

Nice, I'm sure it gave "very little warning" too when that happened.

 

[Ericjr16]

He called right after it happened to ask what is wrong! Said a large white cloud out of muffler and BANG! I kinda knew what happened, it cranked over for a bit until that rod piece got caught! Poor thing! Good engine killed!

 

[Five Points]

That's too bad. I have one like that in the parts bin...

 

[motorhead12]

Yeah, those are nice motors. It's always a shame to see an engine go because of poor maintenance.

 

[Ericjr16]

At least I got a manifold/carb and heads out of it. Also kept the flywheel and starter.

 

[motorhead12]

:cool There's always something to be had.

 

[Ericjr16]

Also a good tractor after engine swap!! God let us fix it for our elderly neighbor's grandson to use!

 

[gregg]

OIL -" It is worth $ 4.00 qt in the bottle and $ 400.00 plus in the engine."