Recent content by jdonovan

Based on the fact that the pistons went up/down at the same time I assumed it was a THD. A TJD engine has one piston at the top, the other piston is at the bottom so I ruled that out. I was speaking with a tech person today from Continental Engines, and he stated that there were also TED, TFD...

My 444 has a Wisconsin 2 cylinder TFD engine. The governor weight broke off and damaged the housing. Still looking to see what other damage has been done and if this engine is fixable. If I knew what was involve with the taking off the variable speed drive sheave, I would do so and replace the...

my 444 was repowers 40+ years ago with a Wisconsin THD engine. While idling, the governor weight broke off. I was able to remove the governor parts. Does the new governor need to go back in a certain way in relation to the engines timing or does it matter. thanks..Joe

Massachusetts

Looking for good narrow rims for my Melroe Bobcat 444. Also looking for the rear weight (undamaged) for same machine.

I have a 444 and there should be a red "Melroe" decal on the rear of the machine. I've searched the internet and see them on other machines too. Looking to see if somebody has an original one on their machine that they could measure for me. Thanks in advance..Joe

I was able to get the head off without breaking any bolts. The frozen ones, I ended up putting the socket wrench on it and hit the wrench a few times with a hammer to shock it. A valve was frozen open in the zero compression cylinder. It's freed up now. I'll do some cleaning while waiting for...

Just picked up a 444 from the 2nd owner. It has a 2 cylinder Wisconsin. Unfortunately no compression in one of the cylinders. Tried cracking the head bolts but a couple of them need more force than I to give them right now. I have a feeling that the bolts will break. Since the motor will run...