Recent content by Billybobjoe12323

Thanks for the advise! Unfortunately I don't have an engine stand so wasn't able to pull the block out. I can't see any cracks just that damage to the pre-combustion channels. I'm assuming I'll still need to have the head machined before putting a new head gasket in? If I do that and re assemble...

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Hello, I'm tearing apart my v1702 engine in my bobcat for the first time and was looking for some advice. It was overheating constantly and then finally it blew the dipstick out of the block along with a bunch of oil. I was able to limp it into my c-can and get the head off. I found some water...

I will go buy some elastics and try again. When I tried it with the zip tie it didn't start inflating until it was warmed up. It almost seemed to inflate and then when thermostat opened it deflated.

I took water pump off and checked impeller it was good to re-installed, when running the pulley is turning. Yes thermostat is in and working. I can't seem to get a good seal around the rad, even when zip tieing it on it leaks fluid out. The glove does inflate but then goes back down I assume...

I did and the color didn't change so not sure what's going on now. Maybe it was a low quality test? Was only 15 bucks on amazon

So I actually did get ones of those chemical test kits off Amazon. It was one where you put a plastic bag with fluid in the rad and run it, if it changes colors it means a leak. Mine did not change colors so now I'm confused again. For the rubber glove do you mean put it on instead of the rad cap?

Ah that makes sence! Was wondering why the psi wasn't dropping more.

Thanks for your input!

Interesting wouldn't have thought of that, thanks!

The engine in clean but there is quite a bit of grime built up around the bottom of the engine. How would I go about testing the hydrostatic relief valve? Also where is it haha

I was looking on ebay as well but was wondering how shipping charges would be with it being such a heavy item to ship.

Dang looks like I'll be pulling the head off then. Any tips or advice on the process or other thing to watch/ check for while it's apart?

Oh really that's interesting, we're you able to have the head resurfaced and use it or do you need a new head when these Crack?

Hello all any help would be appreciated getting really frustrated lol. I got the bobcat a few years ago from a guy and he said it ran on the hot side of things. I originally used it mostly in winter and didn't notice much other than the needle was about 3/4 way up instead of sitting verticle...