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Hello all,  my name is Derek, just picked up an Landmaster UTV with a blown Subaru 653cc engine in it.  Hence I am learning all I can toward success in an upcoming engine rebuild and or replacement. Not a lot of information out there it seems. Hope I can be of help at some point. 

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Hi Travis!  I think they ran it out of oil. Even though there is fresh oil in it now.  Has only 338 hours on it.   Mentioned a rod knock and-  that they kept using it. I bought it from a guy that works in construction.  Didn't get too hot at least.  It turned over, but makes clunk noises, when I get the side cover off,  the evidence will likely fall into my lap.  ;)   Paid $1500 for it, seemed like a deal for what we need it for.  Just hoping I can salvage what wasn't destroyed.  May swap in a Vanguard twin if I need to.  I have built many mower and ATV engines over the years, but never this setup. 

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Sounds like a good deal!

I would find out if there is a undersized rod, and specs for grinding the crankshaft, that *might* be cheaper than having to get a new rod and crankshaft, possibly.

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On 1/20/2019 at 3:29 PM, DJ530 said:

Hey Derek. I've read your great build on the engine. i know it has been a long time since your build but U R correct when U said there wasn't much info out here. i have a LM400 with a Honda 390. My problem is that it will not turn over, but all fuss's are good and battery is fully charged. I'm pretty sure there is a "kill" switch for the shift lever so it will not start in "drive" or "reverse"  but can't find it.  Just wondering if U came across this switch in your build..  Hope U R still active on this site.. Thanks

 

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