1 1/2hp E engine

Lon in NE · Aug 16, 2016

I'm in the process of replacing the oil pan, due to the typical rust holes letting oil get into the gas. I found a piece of strap, about 1 1/4" wide, 1/16" thick, and 6" long. I think it must be a leg from the oil guard (E 2187 RT). These are two legs that hang on each side of the piston rod and just behind the piston's stroke. The other leg was already gone. How vital are they to the engine's operation? I notice that the 3 and 6 hp engines don't show them in the parts breakdown.

DONMYEIL · Aug 20, 2016

Those keep oil from being thrown to the rear of the piston . Unless you are going to work the engine I doubt it would cause a problem . The 3 & 6 HP. I figured were bigger engines and the piston was higher up so the cylinder wouldn't catch as much oil . Just my thoughts of an old JOHN DEERE mechanic . There are folks that would argue this I am sure . Hope this helps .

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