Recent content by bartles

Growing up we used "Wizard" tools from our local Western Auto store. Worn out from use I was able to get Sears replacements under warranty. Not sure how the Lowe's store will react.😂

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Yep, that's it. Grounding strap.... that's a fit for me, thanks!!

Well it looks like a good one🤣

I apologize ahead of time about a picture not being available. I haven't figured out how to reduce the size of pics taken with my phone. On all engines new to me I prepare to start for the first time I take the starters apart to inspect the brushes, clean up the armatures and lube the...

Alrighty then!!! Find an owner's manual and be sure to keep the wheel bearings and steering linkage greased(if equipped with zerks). Use fuel treatment regardless if you use gasoline with ethanol or not, keep the air cleaner clean and change the oil per the manual. Keep the blade side of the...

If those mowers have at least 42-48" cut width then consider : What goes wrong with the models you are considering generally are: Deck rust, belts, idlers, pulleys, and blade spindles. If you are capable of replacing these parts then for $200-$400 you can have a mower that will last you for a...

I've rebuilt maybe a half dozen 31R 707 0154 E1 models(or models similar to). Installing the oil pan and knowing the oil slinger is in its right place with the cam always increases my BP😁 If anyone out there has a technique to share oh please enlighten me. bartles

Thank you for your help!

Well me and my fat fingers really screwed that up: 31C707 0154 E1

Received piston with ring set, part number 594539 for a 31C707 0254 E1...the two top rings have color code markings...can someone advise(mounting order top down) which color ring fits to the piston?

I am replacing a 10.5 HP 21R707-0145-G1 with an older 17HP 31C707-0154-E1. When comparing flywheels I see a difference, when the magneto magnets are between the block mounting holes for the magneto, of the flywheel keyway positions. The 31C keyway is roughly located at 2 o'clock, and the 21R...

Thanks!!!! bartles

Working on a 31C707-0154-E1 What is the allowable clearance between the links and the crankshaft? Thanks in advance, bartles