Recent content by garyoldfart

MY two cents on JB Weld products. Bought JB weld epoxy "Strongest epoxy made" to repair a plastic tool box cover on my 4200 john deere tractor. Prepped the lid by scrubbing with lacquer thinner to degrease the plastic. Scratched it all up really good with 36 grit sandpaper. Put it on looked...

Did you remove the tire, lay it flat and pour dish soapy water around the bead then walk away for an hour or so. then flip the tire over and do the other side. you will get a white pimple on the bead leak

If the ends are intact buy a length of fuel proof hose from ace hardware and make a new one They have a fuel resistant silicone type adhesive to bond them. worth a look at

The newer testers here in ohio anyway won't test under load. Alternator or battery they just say it is fine. After two or 3 trips to 2 different stores we finally determined a bad battery cell.

When you put the mower on it's side ...Which side? Was the carb up? If so the fuel runs straight into the crankcase

Here is the way to sharpen:

I invented and patented a sharpening jig for mower blades in the 1990's. Your Wife can sit down and sharpen one handed with this device. Perfect blade every time. I could not get the price down enough for everybody to afford one. Quit making them but I have parts and know how if anyone cares to...

Hello from Ohio New member...mechanic for many years have an hrx217 HYA with the locking up trying to go backwards problem when transmission is in any higher gear than low and even then sometimes.. Owner is unhappy. Can someone point me to the article(s) on lubing the transaxle. Or talk me...