Recent content by Rocky J

The hydraulic lifters might not have pumped up, so your valve is not opening so the starting fluid could get into the cylinder . Take out the spark plugs and it will spin over easier and it should fill the oil filter and lifter with time . I am assuming everything you said is correct , so with...

I spent way to much time finding the problem of surging with a clone generator . It was new and returned to the store then went to a auction specializing in selling returns. It was bought , then problem was brought to me. I went through the carb 4 times , then ordered a new carb. It acted the...

You do neat work . When people look at my projects and ask who did that I have to admit it was like that when I got it . LOL

On my on demand regulator from a floor scrubber it was to much LP fuel for a 10 hp briggs It used a 3/8 inch rubber hose from the regulator to the air cleaner / this method makes it duel fuel one or the other not both , gasoline or LP . It blew black smoke so I put a hose clamp on the rubber...

I have had the same generator for 20 years , it was used when I got it, before I switched it to propane it was a love hate relationship . It would start and run on half choke but not fast enough to get the 120 volts . Power go out then spend a hour on my knees with a flashlight removing the...

If you are wanting to increase the weight per square inch of tire for better traction you would want to go with a narrower tire . The weight of the machine will not change in the math so for example tires are 10 inches wide times two is 20 inch of tires and machine weighs 500 pounds ?? would be...

At one time Hydrogear used a 3/4 inch axle which would break and they sent a repair kit with a 1 inch axle, bushing and wheel hub to repair it. I did this repair and had to split the transmission case to do it . There is no reason a person can not tip the mower on its side and drill and tap a...

This mower has no hour meter so I am guessing 50 to 75 hours . The problem was caused by the 3 of the 5 fan blades broke off on the left hand side and the mower would stop moving on that side after 15 minutes of trimming around trees . So I would guess it would get hot and condensation happened...

I removed my Hydro gear from my Troy Built RZT50 and turned the drive unit upside down with both the plugs removed on a 5 gallon bucket it was just under 2 QT , my old oil looked like a milk shake. The plug you can see before removing the drive unit is a vent to let pressure in and out as it...

I have a Hydro Gear and that is what the manual calls for. I have used it and has worked fine for the last 5 years.

Also look on the valve cover if you have one, if you don't see it ,maybe the valve cover was installed upside down and the numbers are facing down. Mirror or cell phone camera to see.

Do you have the old engine removed to get measurements from ? Is your crankshaft 3/4 inch diameter ? How long is the crankshaft ? With your old engine on a flat level surface (work bench ) measure from the level surface to the center of the crankshaft . This information for the Harbor freight...

I have very good luck with this engine . https://www.harborfreight.com/65-hp-212cc-ohv-horizontal-shaft-gas-engine-epa-69730.html

That does sound like the gas tank drained into the crankcase. Possibly the noise is fuel igniting in the exhaust. Even after you change oil it will smoke for another 5 to 10 minutes cleaning out the muffler. Another possible noise is this engine has hydraulic lifters and may not have enough oil...

By looking at your picture if you removed the four bolts from the bottom of the engine it should let it slide back enough to change the belt.