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by steve(ohio)
Sun Dec 30, 2012 6:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 440 Trailfire parts
Replies: 4
Views: 448

440 Trailfire parts

I am looking for engine parts for a john deere 440 trailfire with the kawasaki engine. I am in need of rings and all the gaskets that are needed. I am also looking for engine drive belts for a 340 and 440 trailfire. My cell phone is 419 688 1064 or my email is actach175@embarqmail.com. Thanks in adv...
by steve(ohio)
Fri Apr 13, 2012 5:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Looking for parts for a JD 440 Trailfire
Replies: 2
Views: 331

Looking for parts for a JD 440 Trailfire

Hi everyone I am rebuilding my 440 trailfire and I am in need off rings and gaskets. Does anyone have Richard Acre's number I ordered parts from him 3 years ago and would like to talk to him again but can not find his number. Thanks Steve
by steve(ohio)
Sun Feb 12, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: Kawasaki Tech Talk
Topic: 440 engine
Replies: 5
Views: 273

Re: 440 engine

That looks correct, thank you for you help. steve
by steve(ohio)
Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:03 pm
Forum: Kawasaki Tech Talk
Topic: 440 engine
Replies: 5
Views: 273

Re: 440 engine

it is a kawasaki 440 out of a trailfire. Will have to go and get the information off of the engine. I want to say it is a 1979 model
by steve(ohio)
Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:44 pm
Forum: Kawasaki Tech Talk
Topic: 440 engine
Replies: 5
Views: 273

440 engine

Hi everyone, at my old age I am starting to forget more and more stuff lol. Anyways i took a 440 engine apart here about a month ago, and when I went to put it back together I can not remember where the thrust washers go. At least I call them thrust washers. There are two of them. I have the engine ...
by steve(ohio)
Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:11 pm
Forum: Kawasaki Tech Talk
Topic: Clutch pullers
Replies: 5
Views: 432

Re: Clutch pullers

I use a slide hammer to take my clutchs off. works really good
by steve(ohio)
Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:06 pm
Forum: Kawasaki Tech Talk
Topic: Timing a 440 trailfire
Replies: 3
Views: 305

Timing a 440 trailfire

How do you time a 440 trailfire, does anyone have a website that i can read about it? thanks steve
by steve(ohio)
Tue Dec 29, 2009 6:04 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: JD 340
Replies: 5
Views: 287

Re: JD 340

it hangs up a bit when you turn the pully, but nothing that is unusal for the engine never had been runing. (It truns over like a tractor enginge does when you are trying to trun it with a hand crank) Has new pistons,cylinders,and new rings. Hoping that i dont have to tear the engine down!!! Thanks ...
by steve(ohio)
Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:51 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: JD 340
Replies: 5
Views: 287

JD 340

I just rebuilt the engine in my trailfire 340, and when i when to start it today i could barley turn the engine over with the rope starter. Had both the sprak plugs out when i was trying to pull it over. Could it be in the recoil, or is it a problem with the engine???? Thanks, Steve
by steve(ohio)
Wed Dec 23, 2009 10:00 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Torque Specs for a JD Trailfire 340.
Replies: 2
Views: 206

Torque Specs for a JD Trailfire 340.

I am putting the Clutch(102C) back on my Trailfire 340 and do not know how tight the bolt should be that hold the clutch on. I do not have a service book and was wondering if anyone had these specs. Also was wondering if anyone new were I could find a service book.