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Today, 10:25 AM

Rivets replied to a thread Question on 5hp Briggs 4 cycle Compression. Anyone know what it's supposed to be in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Wet test is done after you receive a low reading dry. To do a wet test squirt a small amount of motor oil into the cylinder and repeat the...

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Today, 10:20 AM

Rivets replied to a thread 87 octane with ethanol OR 91 octane ethanol free in General Mower Discussion

Have been repairing engines since the 60's and ethanol does not seen to create the problem in the older engines. The problem started to show up in...

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Today, 08:54 AM

Rivets replied to a thread Basics of ignition and diagnostics of no spark. FS80AV in Stihl Forum

I suspect you may have a bad coil, but before replacing set the gap between the coil legs and the magnets at .010 inches. Sorry I don't know the...

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Today, 08:13 AM

Rivets replied to a thread Carb Question in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Take a look through this manual, it should be of some help. ...

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Today, 08:07 AM

Rivets replied to a thread Question on 5hp Briggs 4 cycle Compression. Anyone know what it's supposed to be in Small Engine & Mower Repair

I would normally like to see at least 90psi on the older engines. This will tell me if it is worth tearing into to get it running good. If it is...

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Today, 07:58 AM

Rivets replied to a thread Basics of ignition and diagnostics of no spark. FS80AV in Stihl Forum

I know that you have a stihl engine, but this old Kohler manual, section 8 does an excellent job explaining how the ignition system works. If you do...

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Yesterday, 10:24 PM

Rivets replied to a thread Toro 20333 personal pace will not pull up a hill in Toro/Wheelhorse Forum

Is the gear driving the wheel installed correctly. If put on backwards it will not drive. Yes, it can go on backwards.

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Yesterday, 10:21 PM

Rivets replied to a thread 87 octane with ethanol OR 91 octane ethanol free in General Mower Discussion

No problem at all.

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Yesterday, 09:53 PM

Rivets replied to a thread A little car trivia in The Front Porch

That's only if you don't believe Lee Iococca, who says it was the horse, wild and free.

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Yesterday, 09:47 PM

Rivets replied to a thread Briggs and Stratton 18.5 twin ii issue in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Don't just drop the float bowl, remove the carb and give it a 24 hour soaking or have it ultrasonically cleaned. Reassemble with a new needle and...

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Yesterday, 09:42 PM

Rivets replied to a thread Toro 20333 personal pace will not pull up a hill in Toro/Wheelhorse Forum

The toro self propel is really a one wheel drive system friction moves the other wheel I bet turning one way is easier than the other. Where did you...

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Yesterday, 09:31 PM

Rivets replied to a thread replaciing vane on carberator in Lawn Boy Forum

If you are careful it can be done. This website might help. https://lookup3.toro.com/ttcGateway/acrobat/manuals/lball14.pdf

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Yesterday, 09:28 PM

Rivets replied to a thread A little car trivia in The Front Porch

There are two answers going around for many years. One, Clark the designer, put a horse in his emblem design, which resulted in the Mustang name. ...

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Yesterday, 09:19 PM

Rivets replied to a thread 20hp twin V Briggs & Stratton engine in Troy-Bilt Forum

Try this, but it will not be easy. Clamp off the fuel line, disconnect the wire going to the fuel solenoid on the bottom of the carb. Remove the...

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Yesterday, 09:13 PM

Rivets replied to a thread Scott ride on by john Deere starter won't turn over when I turn the key in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Stenny, try this troubleshooting procedure to pinpoint your problem. Electrical* problems can be very easy or very difficult, depending on...

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Yesterday, 09:09 PM

Rivets replied to a thread Stubborn Solenoid in Small Engine & Mower Repair

I was asking Valtex for model numbers, hope they will answer. wbw, go through this troubleshooting procedure. Electrical* problems can be...

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Yesterday, 07:42 AM

Rivets replied to a thread 87 octane with ethanol OR 91 octane ethanol free in General Mower Discussion

In today's small engines you will not notice any difference.

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06-17-2013, 08:31 PM

Rivets replied to a thread Troy-Bilt 2013 Bronco Blade Knocking in Small Engine & Mower Repair

I would take the blades to the any dealer in your area you have confidence in. This is not going to be warranty, so go the someone you feel...

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06-17-2013, 07:55 PM

Rivets replied to a thread Troy-Bilt 2013 Bronco Blade Knocking in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Highly doubt you have a bent spindle, it could happen, but the shaft is short and in two bearings. I would remove the blades and have them checked...

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06-17-2013, 07:50 PM

Rivets replied to a thread 3 Acres - Self Propelled Handmower in General Mower Discussion

If you don't mind walking and are like me, who could use a weekly workout, I would take a look at the 30" Toro TimeMaster.

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06-17-2013, 07:47 PM

Rivets replied to a thread Craftsman Mower cuts off in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Check to see if you have something moving around in the fuel tank. Sounds to me like something is moving around blocking the tank outlet causing...

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06-17-2013, 07:36 PM

Rivets replied to a thread Stubborn Solenoid in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Please post your engine model numbers and I will see what material I can find to help you out.

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06-17-2013, 08:08 AM

Rivets replied to a thread Are 2 blades better than 1? in General Mower Discussion

Yes it will make a difference, like shortening the life of your spindles, engine, and possibly you. If you try doing that you are asking for big...

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06-17-2013, 08:05 AM

Rivets replied to a thread Stubborn Solenoid in Small Engine & Mower Repair

Sounds like your better half removed the solenoid from the starter, without removing the starter from the engine. If that is the case, he will have...

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06-17-2013, 07:59 AM

Rivets replied to a thread Can i put blades on this in General Mower Discussion

Push mower blade and rider blades are different and should not be interchanged for safety reasons. There are good non-OEM blades that a good, just...

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06-17-2013, 07:55 AM

Rivets replied to a thread diy ocdc (discharge chute) in Build-it Yourself

Just want to let you know that if your mower needs to go into the shop, a good mechanic is going to say the following. "I'm sorry you are going to...

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06-17-2013, 07:47 AM

Rivets replied to a thread Older Walker - Kohler 16hp replacement in Walker Forum

The best way to find a replacement engine (Magnum is no longer available) is to contact a dealer who sells the brand of engine you would like to use....

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06-17-2013, 07:43 AM

Rivets replied to a thread not using mid grade or premium any more in General Mower Discussion

Carbon buildup is caused by two things, how rich an air/fuel mixture you are running or using the wrong type of plug. Hotter running engines have...

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06-16-2013, 07:59 PM

Rivets replied to a thread Toro 20333 vibration in Toro/Wheelhorse Forum

I highly doubt that you have a bent crankshaft on a 20333, unless you hit something so hand that this mower flew out of your hands. More than likely...

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06-16-2013, 07:48 PM

Rivets replied to a thread not using mid grade or premium any more in General Mower Discussion

If you are running 3oz that is roughly 43/1 ratio. A white plug tip indicates your engine is running lean which may or maynot indicate a hotter...

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