[jdgreen]

I have been trying to find the person that sells the replacement foam for the 318 firewall. Can anyone help direct me to them?
Thanks, Bob

 

[the_other_drew]

John Lang (JRL)

 

[jdd67210]

Bob, one question....do you have to pull the engine to replace the firewall insulation?

 

[jeff_kluewer]

John makes 2 different kits for the 318. One kit if you remove the engine and one kit if you don't.

 

[jdgreen]

I picked up a low hours (200) P220 to replace my tired P218 in my JD318. So yes, I will be removing the engine and cleaning and restoring my 318 that I purchased new in 1988.

 

[jdgreen]

I have search the member lists for John Lang and have not found anything. Does anyone have an email or link to him they could share?

Thanks,
Bob

 

[reydluap]

Username: Jlang
Full Name: JRL
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Last Logged In: August 31, 2014
Registered: January 23, 2002
Total Posts: 7008
Status: Member
Email Address: [email protected]
Personal Quote: "Run with the Best!"
"Nothing Runs Like a Deere!"

I sell the firewall insulation kits with Mylar face to WFM members and others thru PayPal!


Age: 75+
Pets: Black Lab and 2 cats
Garden Tractors and Attachments owned: john deere, cub cadet , johnson, brinly + others
Yahoo ID: ia86deereguy
WFM Gallery Link: Our WFM photo albums in gallery
Other hobbies include: gardens & bicycling
My photobucket albums: 86deereguy
Profile photo: Re-Powered jd420 with Kohler CH740, finished April 2013, it runs great!

 

[blackie]

Tried JRL:

Got this:

Jlang
Full Name: JRL
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Last Logged In: August 31, 2014
Registered: January 23, 2002
Total Posts: 7008
Status: Member
Email Address: [email protected]
Personal Quote: "Run with the Best!"
"Nothing Runs Like a Deere!"

I sell the firewall insulation kits with Mylar face to WFM members and others thru PayPal!

 

[jdgreen]

Thanks guys for the info. I was searching for John Lang and not jlang.

 

[jdgreen]

Thanks guys. I sent him an email to find out more info.

 

[mikeduwe]

What color are his cats

 

[jlang]

Mike, We now have 5 cats, including the 3 new kittens this summer. Lots of colors, come get one!

Having big problems this past few days with internet connection being slow and disconnects.

Trying to solve the problem.

 

[jlang]

My internet is nearly back to normal now and I have been able to answer emails on the firewall insulation. Still have good supply and more on order.

 

[jlang]

A couple of my mower tractors needed new firewall insulation and I tackled the job on the 316 today.

I used a modified 3 piece no engine removal procedure, only doing the MINIMUM amount of work on this install. I used some small pieces of my older style non-PSA MYLAR faced insulation, so had to use the 3M spray adhesive to attach the foam to the metal firewall Here are some before, during and after photos.

Showing tools I use to shape and cut holes.

 

[jlang]

I mowed all my lawns early yesterday with the 316 shown above. I was pleased after I was finished that the engine and air cleaner filter housing stayed almost perfectly clean. It really helps the air flow having the firewall foam installed!

 

[Hammerdown-7]

Hello John & Other's
I have gotten Two of John Lang's fire wall Insulation Package's and can say, that it is the single Most Important thing that one can do to extend the life span of their Onan. The forward air that one of his Kit's provides by sealing off the engine compartment is unbelievable I would say that it provides at Least 50% More forward air flow. Heat Kills and air cooled engine so his Kit's are cheap Insurance of a Long happy Onan Life span. Regards, Kurt

 

[wmgeorge]

So when you replace an Onan engine with a Honda or Briggs is all this needed? Maybe they are designed different for better engine cooling.

 

[jlang]

YES, it is definitely still needed & I furnish revised information and tips for installation also.

 

[Hammerdown-7]

Hello Bill
I would suggest that you install John Lang's Insulation Kit, as I said in my previous post, it improved the Engine forward air cooling flow at least 50% Possibly 75% on both of the family owned John Deere Tractor's being my restored 1983 John Deere 318 as well as the 1991 John Deere 316 with an Onan P-218 in it that I built & restored early this Spring time for my son in law. A Proven Fact is that Stale Non Moving Engine compartment Heat Eventually Kill's air cooled engines over the long run, therfore John's Kit will ensure qa Long happy engine life no matter what engine you are running it will run much cooler with his kit placed on the firewall.Engine's are Not easy to Pull, rebuild or replace due to their high cost so this Kit will help Much. They are top notch quality and made to fit perfectly. Regards, Kurt

 

[jlang]

Hello Bill
I would suggest that you install John Lang's Insulation Kit, as I said in my previous post, it improved the Engine forward air cooling flow at least 50% Possibly 75% on both of the family owned John Deere Tractor's being my restored 1983 John Deere 318 as well as the 1991 John Deere 316 with an Onan P-218 in it that I built & restored early this Spring time for my son in law. A Proven Fact is that Stale Non Moving Engine compartment Heat Eventually Kill's air cooled engines over the long run, therfore John's Kit will ensure qa Long happy engine life no matter what engine you are running it will run much cooler with his kit placed on the firewall.Engine's are Not easy to Pull, rebuild or replace due to their high cost so this Kit will help Much. They are top notch quality and made to fit perfectly. Regards, Kurt

RIP Kurt, thanks for helping spread the word on the importance of the firewall insulation kits.

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I should have thanked Kurt more often when he was around here on WFM.