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pengor penguin - Those of us who own Kids are kind of fond with their engineering/construction. Unlike many commercial machines, these mil spec units are quite beefy. I don't want to challenge your assessment, but am curious. Is your opinion at all based on any experience with these LTV 8x8s?
So after getting the KID up and running a couple things have happened. The rear output PTO shaft seal went out. I found that my set screw on the PTO shaft let loose and allowed the PTO shaft to slide back causing the seal to go bad. Got that replaced. Then I noticed the engine was really doggy after reading forums on the Wisconsin. Found the Wisconsin to be really sensitive to timing and valves adjusted. So I tore the engine down to find the valves out of adjustment, by a lot. Also found an exhaust leak in the process. Got the valves adjusted to spec. installed new spark plugs, wires, cap, and rotor. Then found the distributor to be retarded to much and not aligned with #1. Got it started and could tell a difference immediately. Engine sounded smoother and not so loud. Then the real test, driving it. Wow. this is a completely different machine now, I can actually feel all 30hp out of that Wisconsin. it cuts donuts without hardly dragging the engine down now and I think I got it up to 20 mph. I did a couple more water tests with it. having some trouble uploading the video. This is an absolute blast to drive around now. I really want to see what this thing can do in some deep mud. we will see if that can be next weekend! Starting to debate whether or not I should sell this thing now.
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