Recent content by baktasht

Tried it without the mulch cover and it cut great. No more clumping. I just have to be careful to cut more often I think. Because if I wait too long the clippings will be too much I think.

You're right! I noticed that there were lots of clumps. Any recommendations on blades to use to get the best mulch functionality with the mulch cover?

All fixed up. Needed an idler pulley replaced, one of the "lips" had been chewed off. Also had a couple of support arms missing from the deck, got new ones ordered and put on. Ordered up a two mulching gator blades, too. And also a mulching "cap" thing that blocks the outlet of the deck. This...

Replaced the fuel line, cutoff valve, and fuel filter. And pre/post air filters too. It started right up without even a hiccup. I was actually surprised how quick it starts up. Let it warm up and adjusted the idle screw and fuel screws and it is running perfectly. NOW THE NEXT PROBLEM...

Good compression on cold motor:

All the parts arrived. Will be working on it this evening.

Okay, got things cleaned up a little bit. TONS of dirt and old oil/exhaust residue clumped up everywhere, so I would guess it probably did overheat at some point. Got most of the carbon buildup on surfaces that I could reach cleaned up. Thoughts? Anything obvious I'm missing before I start...

Gotcha, makes sense. Will check that tomorrow to confirm how they line up.

Good points. Where should I be measuring from and to? Are you revering to the valve stem end of things? Or the valve face?

You were right, the exhaust valve was not opening at all. See my post right above this one.

Got the valve cover off and it looks like the Intake valve is moving a very small amount and the exhuast valve not at all. Pulled the cylinder head and it looks like the previous owner tried a DIY repair and made a few mistakes: * He put the intake pushrod on exhaust and the exhaust pushrod on...

even with a blown headgasket shouldnt I still get some compression reading? What are typical symptoms of a severely blown headgasket?

Thanks! I'm in Round Rock (suburb of Austin). I'll check out parts tree first. No air filter on, carb still attached though.

Good advice guys. Ya, there is no compression at all. I tried holding my hand as tight as i could over the intake and my gauge read around 20psi. So something with the intake valve is probably not right. Going to pull it apart hopefully tomorrow. Where's a good source for headgaskets and parts...

I have a riding mower with a Briggs and Stratton 18HP OHV motor. model 31M777 - 0234e1. I know for sure that the carb needs a rebuild, so I've already ordered a new carb for it. While I'm waiting on that I pulled the plug and checked for spark to make sure electronics are working and i get...