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PostSubject: Re: TMJ's Craftsman LT1000 Conversion Thread   craftsman - TMJ's Craftsman LT1000 Conversion Thread - Page 10 Icon_minitimeMarch 9th 2013, 9:29 pm

Well, the engine finally had enough. It has been on the edge lately and has run terrible at times. It was idling fine and all the sudden, it slowed down really slow and then quit (right when I needed the tractor the most). No matter how hard I tried, it would not fire. So I let it sit for 30 Min. Upon return I found a stunning sight. There was fuel overflowing out of the air filter housing! Needless to say, the tractor is once again, Down. I've got the carb all apart for a good cleaning. However, I've got a neat little twist of a surprise up my sleeve. Wink This Monday, if all goes planned, I'm going to have one humdinger of a surprise for the tractor. Stay tuned. Things just might get bumped up a notch. Smile
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PostSubject: Re: TMJ's Craftsman LT1000 Conversion Thread   craftsman - TMJ's Craftsman LT1000 Conversion Thread - Page 10 Icon_minitimeMarch 11th 2013, 1:08 pm

Well I do indeed have a big surprise(literally) today. For a stinking deal of $150, I picked up a 20 HP briggs opposed twin. Incidentally it came off a Craftsman. This is one beast of an engine. I can't wait to put it on.
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Thats a good deal.
It sound fit good in you mower.
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Can't wait to have that Harley sound. Very Happy It even has a 3 " pulley on it and a starter solenoid.
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Yeah you gonna run open headers?
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I don't know. Depends on how much pipe I have I guess.
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Yeah i might put stacks on mine.
The twins sound great with open headers but loud.
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Heres is what the sound like with open headers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgGdSyKAwTw
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Tractor Man Jeff wrote:
Well I do indeed have a big surprise(literally) today. For a stinking deal of $150, I picked up a 20 HP briggs opposed twin. Incidentally it came off a Craftsman. This is one beast of an engine. I can't wait to put it on.
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Niiiiice, ps: mine was 300$ bounce
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Nice lol
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LOL. Guess there is one good thing about the US. Rolling Eyes I love that idle.
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I doubt mine have a loose solenoid with it, will I need one?
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Ya should be able to use the original one.
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Ya should be able to use the original one.

I don't have one, I'm getting the opposed for my custom racing build.
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You got to have one if ya have the electric start. A standard car solenoid will work I think.
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Tractor Man Jeff wrote:
You got to have one if ya have the electric start. A standard car solenoid will work I think.

Alright, then I'm good. Thanks.
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Tractor Man Jeff wrote:
You got to have one if ya have the electric start. A standard car solenoid will work I think.

It should lol
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They sell heavy duty starter buttons that can replace the solenoid, but solenoids are usually cheaper.


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No prob. I wonder if a circuit breaker would work.
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TheRainbowBoxer wrote:
They sell heavy duty starter buttons that can replace the solenoid, but solenoids are usually cheaper.

My Engine Start one is rated 50amp is that heavy enough? Lol
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Not sure what your particular starter pulls. Personally I think 50 amps is probably plenty, but it might warm up if you hold it too long.


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Not sure what your particular starter pulls. Personally I think 50 amps is probably plenty, but it might warm up if you hold it too long.

Guess ill get an solenoid then :p to be safe.
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Not sure what your particular starter pulls. Personally I think 50 amps is probably plenty, but it might warm up if you hold it too long.

Guess ill get an solenoid then :p to be safe.
Yeah i would get a solinod.
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A mower i had a 50amp push button right from the battery worked great but my buddy burnt it up with a jumpstart pack
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Lugged this beast into the garage before it rains. It's much bigger than I thought. Laughing Notice the train horn on the seat. It's mostly done. Just have to make a permanent mount and a paint job.
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