Recent content by MTUser2021

Thank you. I do have an impact. I will try using the vice grips. The tape idea - I am assuming Teflon - sounds like a great idea.

I am working on fixing up an old Scotts orange John Deere lawn tractor. I've cleaned up most of it and fixed the broken hood. Now I am on to mechanical maintenance, changing the oil. But, when I try to remove the oil cap, the oil tube unscrews. That is going to send oil all over the mowing deck...

Following your advice, I found the number 1548 followed by what looked like LAF, but the middle character is really faint, so that is just a guess. Using the resource, I see that a 1548 is a 632795A. When I look on Amazon, I see that those are available for $14.29 with free shipping and good...

Thanks for the help. I'll see what I can find looking at the carburetor more closely.

Thanks for the help. I'll find the numbers. I'll work on identifying the engine too.

I am trying to learn lawnmower/small engine repair. Our old Murray 21" 5hp self propelled mower with a Tecumseh Mark V engine started running high all the time. I did some research on youtube and removed the carburetor. The rubber priming button has completely decomposed. I was planning on...