Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 5th 2018, 10:49 pm

Better solution! Haha

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 6th 2018, 1:24 am

What's about just swapping in one of your thousand Oppys? the one that runs good with the adjustable carb. Or another one. Or if you have some $ get a Vanguard Twin like mine

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 6th 2018, 1:28 am

Swapping in another oppy would involve swapping in all the other little nuances i have on this oppy and that's just not happening

That anchor idea isnt bad, i could use it as a mace too

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Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 7th 2018, 7:07 pm

Tried new coil, no different result

Cleaning the carb again

waste my time

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Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 7th 2018, 8:02 pm

That sux... Sad

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Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 7th 2018, 8:20 pm

No difference with carb clean. Heads and intake are coming off.

Builds:
Craftsman- "MUTT" (part II) - "MUTT" (part I)
Wheel Horse 414-8 (‘24 Buildoff)
Sears Custom 6 (‘24 Buildoff)
Lawn Ranger Foolishness
MTD - "Budgie"

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" July 7th 2018, 9:07 pm

Heads are off

Left

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Right

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Right and left

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Left one has a few blowouts, right seems ok. All the head bolts seemed to be at a proper torque. I cleaned the carbon off of everything. I'm gonna order some head gaskets here directly and hopefully they'll get here soon lol.

Intake didn't show any problems either.

Builds:
Craftsman- "MUTT" (part II) - "MUTT" (part I)
Wheel Horse 414-8 (‘24 Buildoff)
Sears Custom 6 (‘24 Buildoff)
Lawn Ranger Foolishness
MTD - "Budgie"

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 7th 2018, 9:32 pm

What’s the compression on this engine?

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 7th 2018, 9:35 pm

Last i knew it was about 90. These engines are set up with the compression release as part of the intake lobes so it always kinda reads there.

Builds:
Craftsman- "MUTT" (part II) - "MUTT" (part I)
Wheel Horse 414-8 (‘24 Buildoff)
Sears Custom 6 (‘24 Buildoff)
Lawn Ranger Foolishness
MTD - "Budgie"

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 7th 2018, 9:43 pm

Thats a lot of carbon buildup compared to mine. Hmm...

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Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 7th 2018, 9:46 pm

Eh, this isnt much more than i usually have them.

Builds:
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Wheel Horse 414-8 (‘24 Buildoff)
Sears Custom 6 (‘24 Buildoff)
Lawn Ranger Foolishness
MTD - "Budgie"

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 7th 2018, 11:09 pm

Can you turn the valves just by pressing your thumb on the valve and trying to turn it?

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 8th 2018, 11:13 pm

With them seated?

I went to switch the starter again but the one i was switching it with turned out to be dry and noisy too, so i took this starter all apart and greased it and put it back together. I'll put it back on tomorrow

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Builds:
Craftsman- "MUTT" (part II) - "MUTT" (part I)
Wheel Horse 414-8 (‘24 Buildoff)
Sears Custom 6 (‘24 Buildoff)
Lawn Ranger Foolishness
MTD - "Budgie"

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 8th 2018, 11:20 pm

Yes with the valves seated.

How does the starter sound now?

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 8th 2018, 11:31 pm

Idk, I'll try all that stuff tomorrow

Builds:
Craftsman- "MUTT" (part II) - "MUTT" (part I)
Wheel Horse 414-8 (‘24 Buildoff)
Sears Custom 6 (‘24 Buildoff)
Lawn Ranger Foolishness
MTD - "Budgie"

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 9th 2018, 1:23 am

I do'nt want to compare your Heads with the Head of my Dads Flatty, I need to pull the head and lap the valves

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 9th 2018, 12:54 pm

I checked the valves, they're pretty tight seating.

Builds:
Craftsman- "MUTT" (part II) - "MUTT" (part I)
Wheel Horse 414-8 (‘24 Buildoff)
Sears Custom 6 (‘24 Buildoff)
Lawn Ranger Foolishness
MTD - "Budgie"

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 9th 2018, 1:13 pm

When i get this thing together, should i try a whole other intake and carburetor?

Builds:
Craftsman- "MUTT" (part II) - "MUTT" (part I)
Wheel Horse 414-8 (‘24 Buildoff)
Sears Custom 6 (‘24 Buildoff)
Lawn Ranger Foolishness
MTD - "Budgie"

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 9th 2018, 1:17 pm

RichieRichOverdrive wrote:: When i get this thing together, should i try a whole other intake and carburetor?

Why not go dual Mikunis on each cylinder?

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 9th 2018, 1:42 pm

Ok but you're buying

Builds:
Craftsman- "MUTT" (part II) - "MUTT" (part I)
Wheel Horse 414-8 (‘24 Buildoff)
Sears Custom 6 (‘24 Buildoff)
Lawn Ranger Foolishness
MTD - "Budgie"

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 9th 2018, 1:44 pm

RichieRichOverdrive wrote:: Ok but you're buying

Nuh-uh. Hahaha

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 9th 2018, 6:40 pm

RichieRichOverdrive wrote:: When i get this thing together, should i try a whole other intake and carburetor?

Yes

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 9th 2018, 6:45 pm

RichieRichOverdrive wrote:: When i get this thing together, should i try a whole other intake and carburetor?

Yeah if you have a carb and manifold you know are good I say swap it on and see if it changes anything.

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Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 9th 2018, 6:57 pm

Alright. I'll try the manifold from the 20hp and probably multiple carbs lol.

Builds:
Craftsman- "MUTT" (part II) - "MUTT" (part I)
Wheel Horse 414-8 (‘24 Buildoff)
Sears Custom 6 (‘24 Buildoff)
Lawn Ranger Foolishness
MTD - "Budgie"

Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 9th 2018, 8:00 pm

Definitely try another manifold.

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Red Bandit ...................72 Wheel Horse Raider 12
Dirty Rat........................77 Sears Suburban
Bowser...........................01 Murray Widebody LT
The Green Machine ....1990 Craftsman II GT18
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Subject: Re: Craftsman GT3000 "MUTT" Part I July 10th 2018, 1:49 am

If everything fails, SCRAP MUTT! lol!

Or better not. You need a Rig til Budgie runs

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