27hp kohler question

[fmints]

Lookin good Norm, doesn't even look like the same machine.

Jim, it surely doesn't perform like the same machine either!! Norm has really transformed his rig, from stock form, to a "Power House"! I was amazed at the difference. 18 to 27 horses, with new tires and a T-20,,, awesome machine!! He pulled me out more than a few times with it yesterday, and the mud there was all but forgiving!!! Great Job Norm!!!

[Normable1973]

Thanks Jim, Fred and I went out today and got are asses kicked! The mud was nasty and real stinky. We used our winches many times.but my machine performed excellent, the extra horsepower is REALLY noticeable I couldn't ask for it to be any better....(finally). Now I guess I need to get the max 2 in the same shape.... Here we go again.. Norm..

[ARGOJIM]

Lookin good Norm, doesn't even look like the same machine.

[Normable1973]

We'll just got in 5am, all loaded up, Got mud flaps made, exhaust refitted for kohler & max4 engine cover. Everything seems to fit well. I think I'm gonna meet Fred at big nasty at 9 only 4 hrs away.... Want to get the max out there and see what I can break next....

[fmints]

We'll I got the gov now set at 4200 unloaded(like you said Jim) it has made an unbelievable difference, now it feels like I was hoping it would, it really feels MUCH better than the old 18 vanguard. I also got the winch installed tonight, finally.. I can't wait to really take it out and se what it can do.. Thanks everyone.... Norm...

Looking good Norm, I told you that the little bolt would help you out, lol!! Im glad that you finally got that winch on also.

[Normable1973]

We'll I got the gov now set at 4200 unloaded(like you said Jim) it has made an unbelievable difference, now it feels like I was hoping it would, it really feels MUCH better than the old 18 vanguard. I also got the winch installed tonight, finally.. I can't wait to really take it out and se what it can do.. Thanks everyone.... Norm...

[Normable1973]

Thanks Jim, I'll give it a shot today, any way to richin it up a bit? Plugs burnin really white.... Norm...

[ARGOJIM]

The gov. is adjustable, I've adjusted mine with the small bolt that pushes the throttle rod (7mm headed bolt with a stop nut). Adjust about 4200 unloaded and should wake it right up and pull like an Ox , you make have to slack the cable after adjustment so it will idle down.

[Normable1973]

Well, I worked on the max4 all day and now that it's all properly adjusted I have to say that it feels like a new machine. It took a while to get the belt spacing and allignment correct. I installed a suspension seat (unbelievable difference). I also installed a tiny tach. I have it set at about 1000 rpm and throttle response is perfect but, it only revs to about 3650 max rpm and the plugs look really white(lean). Any suggestions? Shouldn't it be reving over 4000 rpm?Oh yea, Fred, I put the fuel pump on the other side of the engine so the cover will fit like you said.... The trucks left today to there new owner, I'm glad your son got to ride before they left he seemed to enjoy it..by the way, it looked like a race track around my shop the next morning. Hope he kept the neighbors up. Lol. Norm...

[Normable1973]

I took out 1/2" spacer and tried again, engine revs up nice and sounds wide open in neutral, took off and it feels like the 18hp briggs, mabe less power but a lot more than first time. So I went back in shop, put in neutral,revved wide open, engine clutch prefect, trans clutch 1/2 way down. I just cut and punched some new 1/4" spacer plates, I'll put those in and try again tom. It sounds good but really doesn't seem to have much power... Norm...

[Normable1973]

Yes clutches working great, clutch side of engine is pulling down hard when I rev it up, gonna take spacer out in a bit. Norm..

[Mike]

Put the machine in neutral and rev the motor. Watch the clutches to make sure they are both engaging.

[Normable1973]

OKAY, I had my electrician buddy come to the shop. He fixed all my wiring so everything works right now(he eliminated the kill switch so it shuts off with the key now). Engine cranked right up and sounds great, once I adjusted everything I tested the trans slowly. Everything works perfectly BUT I tried to open it up it wouldn't speed up or rev up, mabe 10 mph max. I'm guessing my belt is too tight? I made a 5/8" spacer plate for the engine so when it gets a bit cooler tonight I'll take it out and see what happens... At least everything seemed to work great.. Norm

[MaxRules]

Norm from what i see there, my best guess from what I see is red is fuel solenoid (keyed on/off), purple is to regulator plug(black box that's actually aluminum under ) you can see the purple wire in the plug in the pic/ hot at all times, and white to keyed ground for ignition cut off.

Check the original plug feeding engine, probably just the always hot and keyed ground, just add a keyed on/off to feed the solenoid and you should be riding.

That sounds correct and seems to go along with the info I have gathered.

[ARGOJIM]

Norm from what i see there, my best guess from what I see is red is fuel solenoid (keyed on/off), purple is to regulator plug(black box that's actually aluminum under ) you can see the purple wire in the plug in the pic/ hot at all times, and white to keyed ground for ignition cut off.

Check the original plug feeding engine, probably just the always hot and keyed ground, just add a keyed on/off to feed the solenoid and you should be riding.