Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): john deere 445 cam replacement, john deere 445, dowel pins

Question
I have a john deere 445 (kawasaki 22hp (i think), developed a problem when blades ingaged, and mower deck was on a log in big grass would let it turn and killed the engine.  it would not start.  no compression on one cylinder and 60lbs on the other.  I took the head off, didn't notice anything unusual, but when you crank it over i don't get any valve train moving on either side.  I'm guessing the cam gear broke.  I have had the front side of the engine apart before to replace a leak in the water jacket gasket.  I have the parts manual pages that you gave to someone else to trouble shoot.  can you provide the steps to replace the cam?  I'm looking at a cd version of the tm1517 manual, that I think will have the steps but not sure.  If you have the steps/directions and torque specs etc i would appreciate the information.

thanks

bruce short

Answer
Hello Bruce:

The Following is a Basic Instruction File for Examining the Inside of a Small Engine and will Assist you in having Access to the Governor, Oil Pump (if Applicable), Cam and Crankshaft Gear. Any Input is Appreciated. **This is a Simple Process. Drain the Oil and Remove the Engine to the Work Bench with the Oil Pan Facing Up. I have a Wooden Rest that was Especially Made to Hold the Engine when in this Position. Using Fine Sand Paper, Remove ALL the Rust and Debris from the Crankshaft. Remove the Oil Pan Bolts. After All the Oil Pan Bolts are Removed; Tap Lightly on the Sides of the Oil Pan to Loosen it from the Dowel Pins. When the Oil Pan is Removed, you can See the Governor Resting on Top of the Cam Gear. ****If Required: Lift Off and Replace with a New Governor. Check the Engine Block for Debris from the Old Governor and Wipe the Inside of the Block With a Rag, Until Clean. Set the Governor Shaft So it will be Resting on the Governor whine the Oil Pan is Replaced and Carefully Replace the Oil Pan. If the Crankshaft Seal Was Not Leaking, then Leave it Alone. It Should be OK. You can Easily Replace it While Mounted on the Machine if Required Later. Make Sure the Governor Stays in Contact with the Governor Shaft while Replacing the Oil Pan. Re - Mount the Engine to the Machine. Refill With Oil. Your Internal Governor May Differ.**  You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Engine and Mower at this Site Addy, http://jdpc.deere.com/jdpc/servlet/com.deere.u90490.partscatalog.view.servlets.H... and Enter the Model Numbers (445) and Click Find. Then Select your Model from the Search Results Area. Then Select the Sectional File. Then Select the Section of the Mower you Wish to View Online. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John