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    Honda GX 160 Engine -- erratic running

    Install a new spark plug, but it has symptoms of bad water contaminated fuel. After you clean the tank use fresh fuel from a different container. The symptoms you describe indicates bad/water contaminated fuel, but If it's a push mower with the presence switch lever make sure the brake, kill is...
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    Used mower pricing.

    AMEN I've noticed most generally them low ballers do not know Jack SXith.
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    predator valve cap

    Just a hint. I've used the whole valve train from Honda engines in the predator engines. Valves, springs the whole works from Salvage yard Honda's. The Honda engines valve train is not as WIMPY as the China chinko Predator engines. I installed the valves into the Predator heads. Did not try...
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    Honda GX 160 Engine -- erratic running

    Most generally about the only thing that is reasonably priced about Honda engines is a replacement carb. (and I've had good luck with the Honda carb replacements) This is just one of the examples of where a Ultra sonic cleaner really shines. I've tried just a general cleaning of (especially)...
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    Replaced coil but still not getting spark

    Need model type and code of engine and mower? but If it has the brake and kill switch on the brake make sure the brake/kill lever is being pulled back completely. Sometimes you can tie the brake lever back completely as a test to see spark.
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    Repair/Purchase Scam

    You asked Thoughts? After someone leaves a bad taste in my mouth I do not return for a 2nd taste test.
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    Shaft dia and length???

    Thanks
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    Snapper RER

    I've found that a SERVICE manual for the RER's are very handy. Try flea bay with your model number and see if anything surfaces. I've found them for less than $20
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    Shaft dia and length???

    Briggs 254707 0124 01 code 92071730 Can anyone confirm crankshaft stub size on the 10hp engine as 1 inch dia x 3 inches long and keyed??? It's on a Snapper RER. I have a 8 horse Briggs with a 1 inch diameter x 3 inch long keyed shaft as a possible replacement engine is why I ask. I would have...
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    drive pulley

    You are most likely SOL finding a 1 1/8 dia stack pulley. Most generally when someone needs such they have replaced a 1 inch shaft engine with a 1 1/8 shaft engine. Experience is what you get when what you got is not what you wanted.
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    Briggs blowing oil out crankcase vent

    I suspect head gasket let go but ???????????? A engine model number, type and code would be helpful. (or even some pictures of the engine????) Pull the spark plug and see if spark plug/plugs is loaded up with black carbon or oil. If so pull the head on that side and look at the head gasket if...
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    225 won’t run without the starter engaged

    Post the model number of the tractor machine and the engine model?
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    How to test voltage regulator output?

    What ILengine is saying in post 9 is : It appears that the B+ post on the regulator terminal does not have a complete circuit to the B+ post on the battery. When using the jumper wire you might consider installing a fuse of around 10-15 amps in the jumper wire. Let us know what voltage...
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    17.5 Briggs running rough

    You need to post the model, type and code of the engine? (if you want precise answers)
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