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[Colonel Clank]

If the oil level was kept up you should be ok

The oil level was very good when I got it but very dirty. compression feels quite good when turning by hand and the bearings feel smooth. I have my fingers crossed!

[Bolens 1000]

These old wisconsins are tough to kill, even with neglect

Wouldnt surprise me if she fires right up once you try it.

[Colonel Clank]

What are the worst looking contacts that you have successfully filed? These actually work but not great.

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[Colonel Clank]

I wanted to remove the flywheel shroud but the pto engagement pulley is in the way. How does one remove the engagement pulley?

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[Bolens 1000]

Looks like there's a pretty high ridge on those points and alot of filing needs to be done (From the pics anyways)

 

In your last Pic there should be a snap ring holding the sheave on there

[blackjackjakexxix]

Can't remember for sure if you can get to the snap ring easily,and if there's enough room to slide it off the shaft,you may need to loosen up the rear engine mounts and the front engine bolts and nuts and lift the engine some

[LPBolens]

Maybe try "engaging" the PTO lever so the engagement sheaves are moved to a different position. On one of my 1250's I was able to get the shroud off with a little finagling and shifting the sheaves around, all without dismantling the PTO engagement assembly.