How to FIX a SEIZED KOHLER COURAGE Engine - Craftsman LT2000 (Part 2)

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  • Опубліковано 21 кві 2023
  • I was told this Craftsman LT2000 with a Kohler Courage engine suffered oil starvation resulting in a seized motor. Apparently, that was not the correct diagnosis. But can we get it to run again? Let's find out!
    Thanks for watching Buck's Small Engine DIY. Please check out the videos for Parts 1 and 3 here:
    Part 1: • How to FIX a SEIZED KO...
    Part 3: • How to FIX a SEIZED KO...
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  • @CoolBlue87GT
    @CoolBlue87GT 9 місяців тому +1

    Had the same problem with my LT2000. Turned out to be hydro locked. The fuel had leaked thru the carb, filled the cylinder. The quick fix was to remove spark plug, fuel poured out. Changed the oil, installed an in-line fuel cutoff. The tractor has run fine for the past 4 years that I've owned it. I turn the cutoff valve and let the engine run out of fuel when I put the tractor away.

    • @Buckwsr
      @Buckwsr  9 місяців тому +1

      Yes. I think a fuel shut-off valve is essential on any of these gravity-fed systems.

    • @philliphall5198
      @philliphall5198 2 місяці тому

      It’s how I do all my small engines if possible

  • @k9under
    @k9under Рік тому +2

    Are those plastic gears.

    • @Buckwsr
      @Buckwsr  Рік тому +3

      Really fills you with confidence, doesn’t it?!

  • @andybecker2693
    @andybecker2693 Рік тому

    I won’t work on the Kohler Courage singles anymore because they’re a guaranteed comeback. So many issues that one or another will be blamed on you after you work on it.

    • @Buckwsr
      @Buckwsr  Рік тому

      Gotcha. Of course, in my situation as a DIYer, given a free tractor, it was worth opening it up and playing around with it. Thanks for watching!

    • @andybecker2693
      @andybecker2693 Рік тому

      @@Buckwsr I get it. Different situation all together. I work.

  • @philipcarlson7416
    @philipcarlson7416 10 місяців тому +1

    Took a lot of work but you got to run and get jobs

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 2 місяці тому

    Could have removed the other side and measured it and drive the other back to the same, I’ve used zip ties to hold spring down in vice
    Works fine by your self 😊
    Junk engine period

  • @markwagner9
    @markwagner9 Місяць тому

    get a new head, once valve guide moves, i replace it. courage motors is junk