Recent content by RestoGuy

Easiest diagnosis of the year...broken compression release on the cam...don't waste your time chasing other causes. Briggs and Scrappem engines are famous for this failure. I have replaced the cam on my BS before I sold the mower and fixed two other engines for friends. Not a complicated repair...

One more thing....you might look at The House of Homelite site....join the site.....many Homelite experts and great Homelite info there.

Contact Leon at Leon's Homelite/chainsaw store. He is a Homelite specialist....very knowledgeable....he will steer you in the right direction. Before you contact him,search Leon's YouTube videos....likely he will have a video on the carb on an XL. I just rebuilt 2 XL's with new kits....they both...

Thanks again....the outboard motor tip is a good one. You are correct....they used that same cup on small outboards. Often these old outboards go for near nothing on auctions around here. I will be looking for one. Thanks again.....

Thanks so very much. The old thread worked and said my mower is a 1952 model year. I really appreciate your help. Now to find a replacement cup. If I cannot find one I will make a cosmetic repair. The mower has decent compression...I installed a coil,points and condenser today. With any luck it...

I just picked up this mower and have been unable to identify the year of production...the model number is 8FH10LB as shown on the ID tag photo. I checked the Lawn Boy ID guide but this model is not listed. Similar mowers are listed as 1952 or 1953,but they have the RPM ID tag on the back left of...

If you blew the line back in the tank you might have blown whatever junk that plugged the system right back in the tank...or...the tank needs a good cleaning. Drain and flush the tank...new filter and try again. Drain the fuel bowl and blow out main jet at the same time. You might be very close...

I have a 1939 Farmall A with a Woods 60 inch belly mount mower....cut quality as good as all the mowers mentioned here. You can get a Farmall A...or Allis WD 45 or other brand with a belly mount on Craigslist for a couple thousand....depending on condition of course. I mow my yard and neighbors...

Thanks for the feedback. Any idea where I can purchase that kill switch wire? What vendors do you recommend for vintage Lawn-Boy parts? I agree on being careful with any deck repairs....I will use a bit of JB weld or short strand fiberglass to fix the small crack. Thanks again for your posts...

I just picked up a 5000 yesterday....what good fortune to find this thread...thanks wingless for all the information. The mower I purchased is complete...reasonably good shape...great compression...rusty tank...you know the routne. I do need the groups input on a couple if issues. Thanks in...