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    where to buy engine parts

    lets try this again UIm looking for a good place to get engine parts online....the local places here are way too much and never have stock Looking for PRICE QUALITY free or reasonable shipping
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    testing...sorry having problem posting

    testing sorry having problems
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    care and neglect

    I posted here trying to figure out what was going on with this tractor I picked up...turned out it was a totally clogged air filter. I got the machine for $130 with hard bagger... and it was covered with years of oil and dirt. A 1998 mower in otherwise GREAT SHAPE rendered useless because some...
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    Symptoms of a clogged air filter B&S 17 hp

    I have a tractor with a B&S 17 hp and its been alluding me as to the problem Im having. I dont want to bias any ones ideas..... SO.... What would the symptoms be if a motor had an almost completely clogged air filter?
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    Parting Out a Craftsman GT5000

    I have a craftsman GT5000 less engine and deck, Im looking to part out. Real trans and wheels are mint. Engine was sold and deck also. everything else is in great shape, would love to sell entire machine at once. Model 446777 2004 model. Located in Yaphank, on long Island, NY 11980 exit...
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    wiring diagram for a Murry 1999 model 40507X8A

    Is there a site with a legible wiring diagram for lawn tractors. I frequently ave to trace a problem, in this case a ground problem and it would help GREATLY to have a wire diagram to trouble shoot from. Im currently tryng to find why this murry model 40507x8A shuts down when you release the...
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    Reserected a dead Murry Tractor

    I picked up a Murry tractor, 14 hp in fairly good LOOKING condition, figured I could use it for wheels and other parts. The motor was seized and sitting out in the weather for 4 years untouched. Tipped it upright, blew away the debris from around the spark plug...poured in marvel Mystery oil...
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    Hydrostatic drive...fluid change

    When you need to change the fluid in a craftsman hydro drive, someone told me these units arent meant for home owner fluid changes, but you can drill and tap a drain and fill plug into them?
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    best place online to buy parts?

    Im new to the tractor repair gig and im looking for the BEST place for parts. I generally look for B&S and TECUMSEH engines 8hp to 26hp. I have used JACKS and SUPERxPOWER so far...jacks is it for me so far with price, service and shipping $$
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    best place online to buy parts?

    Im new to the tractor repair gig and im looking for the BEST place for parts. I generally look for B&S and TECUMSEH engines 8hp to 26hp. I have used JACKS and SUPERxPOWER so far...jacks is it for me so far with price, service and shipping $$
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    B&S 17 hp sputter, oil and dies

    I just acquired a craftsman with a B&S 17 hp (Model:311707/Type:0132-E1). It starts EVERY time, runs smooth for a few minutes, then begins to sputter more and more and eventually dies. I thought it might be rings letting oil by (blue smoke with every sputter) but now notice oil blow by coming...
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