Recent content by Ceilingwalker

Hello all, I have entirely rebuilt my Wisconsin engine in my 1973 M610 and now the variable speed mechanism has sprung a leak. I had this drive pulled apart before however, I am having trouble getting this part out so I can put new O-rings in it, which is why I believe it is slinging hyd fluid...

Hello all. I am trying to get wise to this engine that I am servicing, the Wisconsin VH4D. My spring compressor didn't work so I had to use a C-clamp and some trial and error. Some came out nice, some rifled out. I noticed that some of the springs are longer than the other but I didn't get a...

Did you have to pull the engine to get the heads off? There are two nuts, one on each head, that I can't see any way to get out without pulling the engine. I really want to put new piston rings on it, hone the cylinders and do a valve job to be sure I have done what I can.

Okay, after performing the wet compression test and looking at the engine better, the head gasket theory of mine doesn't make sense. Wet test left the front left (standing at the rear of the machine) at 35, front-right at 90 after several rotations, rear-left at 60 after several rotations, and...

Also, the two cylinders that make it to 75, it takes a few cycles to get to 75 which leads me to believe the piston rings might be worn. Once, while using an auger attachment, the yard filled with white smoke from the exhaust, but only once. I dug 9 holes and it was on the first hole. Also, that...

This tells me head gasket but I am by no means as experienced as you folks are. I have been having issues with the motor bogging down when I use my aux hydraulics since I bought it. What should the compression be for this motor? Thank you

I don't know the cylinder order of this machine and I only performed a dry test for now. The two cylinders opposite each other, on my left-hand side (at the rear of the machine) are at 35 and the two cylinders on the right-hand side are at 75.

My 1973 M610 started making like a compression escape sound yesterday and now it doesn't want to turn-over at all. I have been diligent about checking the oil frequently because I know she's an old girl and want to take care of it. The guy I purchased it from was second owner and he told me it...

I know this is an old post but thought I would give it a shot. Are you saying to pull the entire distributor out to check?

It's a ghetto way to do it but you're right, it works.

I have a Teflon stick that is my new gas gauge, in case anyone was wondering how I resolved this. 🤣

I am so new to this I wasn't sure if it was jargon only the cool skidsteer owners are privy to. Thanks

Thank you for posting this. I just purchased a 1973 M610 that will run fine but then, without warning, as soon as I go to drive it will die. Then I have to wait about 20 minutes before it will start again. Mine has the original Wisconsin Engine and, according to the gentleman I purchased it...