TMJ's Craftsman LT1000 Conversion Thread

Tractor Man Jeff wrote:

OK, that's not it than. I could unplug it and it would start to shut off, then I would plug it back in and the engine would kick back on. What else would cause this?

I kind of did the same thing, mine was kohler and I just pulled it out of the solenoid and screwed it back in, do I cut the wires off?

3rd picture, Just love the angle how it catches the mower's stance!

I like the 4th pic... I prefer the atv wheels, but it looks way more complete/functional in that one.

Lynchburg? That's only a few hours from me. (3)

it has to be the float, or needle valve isnt sealing, or fuel mixtures set extremly high, or dirty carb

Looking good! Time to get a winch!

Check to make sure the float height is set correctly, and flip the carb over in your hands a few times listening and feeling to make sure the float is moving, and not hanging up. The design and placement of the gasket on these carbs has the potential to jam up the float. Trim around the hinge area with an exacto knife if necessary. Very closely inspect the fuel inlet needle and seat for trash and damage. It takes just the tiniest bit of junk to make it flood out just like you are describing. Having the fuel pump push the fuel makes a fault like that worse. You may have to replace the needle because it really can be hard to see a tiny nick or ding on it. Same goes for the seat, but it's tougher to replace.

Thanks doc. I've tried checking that but maybe it's still no right. I'll check on that. I have a winch well sorta. It's a big belt driven right angle gear box with crazy gear reduction. If I can get the belts there will be the kicker.

That'd sure be interesting. Meanwhile, there's no shame in mounting a manual, boat trailer winch or something like that, until you find something better. In fact, I think somebody here mighta just did that, and I did think of maybe doing that before I got my electric winch. When you're in a bind, any mechanical advantage you can get is a good one! Can be handy for pulling/towing things, too.

Yes- go back and recheck the fuel inlet system. Clearly, there's a problem there, ad the symptoms all point to the same thing.

Thanks doc will do. Ps I'm in chat

Hi Jeof like the front disk on the adapters what did they come of of was looking for something similar . Looks good so far keep up the good work.

Regards

Martin

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Depending on how bad that one rim is, you might be able to fix it or run a tube.

Oh, I could use it. It seals well, but would wobble awfully bad. Don't need it anyway. Got the other rims anyway. You may make out the warped rim in the pic.





Also got a mint hood. Great shape for $20.

Oh, yea, i wouldnt use that lol.

That is a very clean hood.

Sure is. Very nice and no cracks

Very cool, that has a good look. I like the 4wheeler wheels, gives it a totally different aura,

Thanks. Getting a trans here very soon so it will be running in no time.

Sorta A revive of a project that has sat for months without even a sniff about it. Thanks to xxXMowerDudeXxx, I got a new peerless trans for butch. I think it's a 901. Correct me if I'm wrong. It's got 3/4" axles. Will hopefully slip onto the front burner soon, as I'm gonna really need Butch for farm chores. As of now, still waiting. Will need to make hubs for the rear wheels.

i miss details alot, bit what happened to the tranny?

Awesome. Thanks for the correction Andy. The spicer Started slipping real bad. Bent shifting dogs were the culprit i believe. So i donated it to my Bro's Pedal car build. I bought the Peerless from MD to replace it. Got Butch into the garage and ready to start. I found a stick of Key way material laying around, so that problem is solved. The last hurdle to jump is the fabrication of new rear spindles. Once those are made, it's all go from there. I've got two ATVs worth of parts so I may put the 4 link suspension on the front and do direct steering. who knows. Stay tuned, Will get it done somehow.