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View Article1972 Lawn Boy model 8230 video
Just got my carb today and got it running. Video shows hi and low tach. Readings 2600 low 3300 hi and running on av. Gas and Bel ray H1-R oil at 32:1 Before it was running compression was at 90 psi...
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foam Air filter
Hello all. Just thought I would share what I use for replacement foam Air filters. If this idea has already been posted then I give credit to the first who posted.. Instead of trying to find the size I...
View Articletoro 2 cycle mikuni carb. adjustments
Hello all. I need a way of adjusting the mixture on a mikuni carb. As mine is running vary rich.... I don't think there is a tuning screw on these so I can only think of changing the jet a size or two...
View ArticleRebuild Problem
I rebuilt a leaf blower briggs model 205432 and installed new rings and did the valves. There was no ridge on the cylinder so I honed the cylinder gently and so I went with standard rings. After I...
View ArticleHello
My name is Ed, and I am from Ohio, I am retired, and I love working on small engines, and love to help people with problems working on them, and quite often I get stuck and need help figuring some...
View Article2000 JD 345 no start
I have a 2000 John Deere 345 that will not start. The engine turns over OK but it seems to be out of time. When it fires it backfires. Could the pickup coils be bad? Not sure how to time the engine.
View ArticleNew Member Welcome Post
Hello: My name is Gordon from Delaware. I have been on this site quite often and have really enjoyed it.I am 80 years old and have been retired from a Case company store for 28 years, then worked as a...
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Getting ready for possible Nor'Easter and modified the SS10.
Well I was thinking of this modification for a little while. Torn on the change due to the fact I like the Stack!! Kori will approve! LOL :) We were given this muffler and after hearing the sound of...
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Toro 22" recycle mower converted to Propane
This mower is about 8 years old and was given to me by my son with only about 15 hours on it.It was lent out to his neighbor and brought is back saying it would not start. He took it away to get...
View Articlejust got my first rider
howdy all, I moved to a house with a good sized yard requiring a rider. So a couple of weeks of Craigslist searching yielded me a clean 1989 toro 8/32 with the b&s IC engine. So Im pretty stoked....
View Articlestuck throttle cable
son a gun, It seems to me the wire/rod wont budge inside the coil wrapped housing. It seems it has not broke, It just won't slide inside the housing. I tried oiling . what is likely? I hate to take it...
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keep it or give it away?
A few years ago I bought and reconditioned a 70 series CubCadet. I bought it for $50.00 ended up with a thousand in it. I know "never get that back" oh well, hard to build anything and get a investment...
View ArticleI need a gasket for my air cleaner cover
ok so Im new to this, I took the metal air cleaner cover off my 1989 8/32 IC engine with the large one piece flo jet carb. And stuck to the underside of the cover was/is a very old yellowish foam...
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Happy Holidays from Honda!
Children of Honda associates have created a neat series of holiday cards; enjoy! Click on the image below to open:
View ArticleX500 PTO Belt Problems
I shredded/broke the PTO belt on my X500 about 3 months ago. Belt was about 5 years old, so didn't think much about it. Now the replacement belt is in the same shape. Wife was mulching leaves and I'm...
View ArticleHaving some weird running issues with the Craftsman freebie.
Hi guys, we have had this freebie for a while now. We got through some issues with it not starting. Now after a carb swap is still does this. Acts like it will backfire and miss at slower speeds. Under...
View ArticleHonda HS35 Starter
i picked up a honda hs35 on cl today for 50 bucks. replaced the starter rope in it and what do you know, no spark! otherwise, the engine is gettin g fuel because the plug was wet when i pulled it. do...
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Guess what I found on CL today??
ANOTHER Murray!! The ad was vague no price or location, I wrote him and he said it was FREE and he is 40+ miles out. I was out the door taking plow off truck! ;) :sidelaugh Here is ad Murray Lawn...
View Articleare all toros the same color?
I think I saw an apple red toro spray can, and another with no mention of apple. How do I find the paint for my 1989 8/32? thanks
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