Posted by Tom Fleming on October 21, 2009 at 02:23:30 from (206.193.247.91):
In Reply to: Engine advice posted by Mark W. on October 20, 2009 at 07:05:31:
I am with Scotty. I have had a couple of engines smoke (still in tractor) that had sat for quite a few years. In each case, the engine had been running fine. sat for a period of time (years). Engines were not stuck.
All smoked at first. I worked the BN for a bit after changing oil, filter, plugs, points, etc. Used a quart of Rislone in place of 1 quart of oil for the first oil change. Ran for 20-30 hours of moderate work. Then changed oil and filter again. Smoking is now limited to start up until warm, then no more.
Other one turned out to need a valve job (guides that is).
Each engine will have a different issue, but the most common one is stuck rings or worn valve guides (if the engine wasn't abused). Since these engines can be redone while installed on the tractor, I would minimally do the overall cleanup on the stand and then install and run it for awhile. Although, if you are not opposed to a rebuild, do it now, and don't give it another thought. If this is going to be a parage queen, then I would just replace the "o" rings on the sleeves, hone them, and install new rings. Valve job. gaskets. bearings, go. If you are going to work the old girl, then now is the time to do a complete makeover.
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