Recent content by Wiest

Using FRAM 15w-40. Coldest it gets when I use the mower is about 60•F middle of summer upwards of 100•F I change the oil before the start of each summer along with filters bought the mower from someone who has a lawn business so it has high hours, currently 747h. He thought it had seized up but...

It might have. When it started giving off white smoke, I constantly added oil before each use. I had replaced the head gaskets about a year ago so I knew that wasn't the problem. But yeah, it probably ran low on oil before I caught it.

Pulled apart a 7000 series because it was using excessive oil. Found out the rings needed to be replaced. Figured I might as well order new seals while it’s apart. When I pulled the crank I noticed some galling on the flywheel side of the crank. Wondering if there is anything I should do or just...