Lawn Boy 6300

apwillard1986

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I posted about possibly acquiring this mower a few weeks ago and got some useful feedback that was much appreciated.

I have since finished my refresh of it. I won't call it a restoration as there are guys out there who really restore these and I am stopping short of chrome plateing and powder coating. My goal was a nice usable machine.

It is a 1981 6300. I went through the engine and found it to be in good shape. No scoring or appreciable wear except the rings. Since everything specd out I just did a very light hone and installed new rings and bearings and buttoned it back up. With the new rings it's making a little north of 110psi cold. I'm happy with that. The rest was a few new parts and a lot of painting, polishing, and buffing. I fixed the damaged shroud with some JB Weld and some mending plates. Some sanding, blending, paint, and new decals and it fixed right up.

This was a really fun little project. I have fixed up a few older Honda mowers and I love them but I have always wanted to mess with a 2-stroke Lawn Boy. When this one found me through a buddy at work I couldn't resist.

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2smoked

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Very nice!
I just love how those F motors look when they are naked. They are a picture of mechanical simplicity and elegance. I hope that doesn't sound weird.
 

unclelee

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Looking good....and since your just right here in Texas, it shouldn't take me too long to come pick it up?
 

apwillard1986

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Very nice!
I just love how those F motors look when they are naked. They are a picture of mechanical simplicity and elegance. I hope that doesn't sound weird.

Not weird at all. I was truly impressed at the simplicity of the engine.


Looking good....and since your just right here in Texas, it shouldn't take me too long to come pick it up

Thanks! I think it's going to stay in the fleet for a few decades...
 
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