Machine Shop Needed

RuffedUpXJ · 07-27-2010, 04:28 PM

I do maintence on my cousins' lawn mowers for their business and they recently let a walk-behind run low on oil. Its a Toro I believe and with a Kawaski engine. I was wondering if anyone knew of a machine around to rebore so I can put a larger piston it and hopefully get them going versus paying $1600 for a new crate engine from their dealer.

I would assume this is reasonable since its a 17 hp motor and I can imagine that they have a series of motors that use the same block/piston setup and I would believe they have over sized pistons for this matter.

Anyone know a machine shop in the hamilton/Fairfield/Mason aera that would bore it out for me?

Flxratd · 07-27-2010, 04:42 PM

have you checked on an oversized piston yet because to cusom make something could get pricey. see whats available if you havent allready then i think someone will chime in with ideas(pater?)

94Dodge Truggy · 07-27-2010, 05:28 PM

I could bore it if you give me the jug and the dimension it needs to be. Ask west chester or fairfield power equipment for the replacement goods and for ideas.

jwend · 07-27-2010, 05:53 PM

If all else fails, Bubb or Mark wilson at Cresent springs hardware are the go to guys,
2460 Anderson Road
Crescent Springs, KY 41017-1402
(859) 341-0800

JeffK5 · 07-27-2010, 06:38 PM

It got ran out of oil and you think it needs a piston?

Hell , anytime I hurt something due to low oil PSI it was crank journals.

cheapthrills49 · 07-27-2010, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffK5

It got ran out of oil and you think it needs a piston?

Hell , anytime I hurt something due to low oil PSI it was crank journals.

i was thinkin the same while i was readin down the page, prob jus a crank turn and over size rod bearing

RuffedUpXJ · 07-27-2010, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffK5

It got ran out of oil and you think it needs a piston?

Hell , anytime I hurt something due to low oil PSI it was crank journals.

Well my cousins aren't the sharpest tools in the shed when it comes to mechanical things, I really don't know why they bought all this equipment for lawn care.

Anyways back to the topic, they brought the motor over in pieces and they spun a main bearing. So the crank is messed up and where the bearing sits in the block its obvisiously messed up. So I am trying to get a scematic of the motor, I think its a FH541V.

I think I might take it down to Fairfield Power and Equipment to have them take a look. I can get some pictures if anyone has experience with small motors.

fordman00 · 07-27-2010, 11:46 PM

you could try getting ahold of butler tech precison machining class. Teachers name is halcomb. i dont know what he'd charge you if anything.

berrym2 · 07-28-2010, 11:10 PM

http://www.j-thomas.com/

reasonable prices on replacement engines and parts. and quick shipping

muddinredneck513 · 07-29-2010, 12:47 PM

or try baker hardware out through millville on 129 like your goin to brookville

07-27-2010, 04:28 PM	#1
RuffedUpXJ On XJ 2 Now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Twp. Posts: 314	Machine Shop Needed I do maintence on my cousins' lawn mowers for their business and they recently let a walk-behind run low on oil. Its a Toro I believe and with a Kawaski engine. I was wondering if anyone knew of a machine around to rebore so I can put a larger piston it and hopefully get them going versus paying $1600 for a new crate engine from their dealer. I would assume this is reasonable since its a 17 hp motor and I can imagine that they have a series of motors that use the same block/piston setup and I would believe they have over sized pistons for this matter. Anyone know a machine shop in the hamilton/Fairfield/Mason aera that would bore it out for me? __________________ 88 XJ - 5" lift - 35" BFG's - Bumpers - Rock Rails - Homebrewed OBA - Roof Rack - Tube Doors - Trimmed - Dented 87 XJ - D44 - Disco D30 - 235's - 231TC - Stock for now

07-27-2010, 04:42 PM	#2
Flxratd Retired Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamilton/Ross Posts: 645	have you checked on an oversized piston yet because to cusom make something could get pricey. see whats available if you havent allready then i think someone will chime in with ideas(pater?) __________________ One of these days Zuk 2.0

07-27-2010, 05:28 PM	#3
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	I could bore it if you give me the jug and the dimension it needs to be. Ask west chester or fairfield power equipment for the replacement goods and for ideas. __________________

07-27-2010, 05:53 PM	#4
jwend Did I offend you? Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Independence, ky Posts: 544	If all else fails, Bubb or Mark wilson at Cresent springs hardware are the go to guys, 2460 Anderson Road Crescent Springs, KY 41017-1402 (859) 341-0800 __________________ Dont look @ me in that tone of voice or I WILL PUNCH YOU IN THE SHIRT! :mad:

07-27-2010, 06:38 PM	#5
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	It got ran out of oil and you think it needs a piston? Hell , anytime I hurt something due to low oil PSI it was crank journals. Last edited by JeffK5; 07-27-2010 at 06:46 PM.

07-27-2010, 11:46 PM	#8
fordman00 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 433	you could try getting ahold of butler tech precison machining class. Teachers name is halcomb. i dont know what he'd charge you if anything.

07-28-2010, 11:10 PM	#9
berrym2 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 17	http://www.j-thomas.com/ reasonable prices on replacement engines and parts. and quick shipping

07-29-2010, 12:47 PM	#10
muddinredneck513 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: hamilton,oh Posts: 184	or try baker hardware out through millville on 129 like your goin to brookville __________________ real trucks dont have spark plugs

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