Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Kawasaki FB460V oil leak, kawasaki fb460v, dowel pins

Question
John, My Kawasaki FB460V runs very well.Unfortunatly I have a small oil leak at the base of the cylinder on the bottom in the front. Do I have a leaky case gasket? and if so how hard is to replace. R&R the flywheel etc?  

Answer
Hello Jesse:

This can be the Head Gasket Leaking (deppending on the Amount of Oil) or the Crankcase Pan/Cover Gasket Leaking. Usually the Crankcase Pan/Cover Gasket is the Cause for this Leak. Replacing the Crankcase Pan/Cover Gasket 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. Remove the Oil Pan. 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. 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 So it is Resting on the Governor Shaft and Carefully Replace the Oil Pan. Remember to Replace the Oil Pan Gasket. 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. These Instructions are Basic. Your Internal Governor May Differ. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John