Recent content by timc1018

slomo - we talked back in 2020 when I was installing the GXV160 on my deck. Still love and use that mower. New yard is just way to much for it. I pulled the trigger on the Ferris 300s 48", $1700 cheaper then the Radius. Same engine and trans, plus the Ferris has suspension and my yard is not a...

Considering all three, Exmark and Ferris in 48, and the Spartan in a 54 as it does not come in a 48 or 52. Like the Suspension of the Ferris, but the Frames of the other two seem to be more durable. Just built house on 1 acre. Current mower is a Snapper Self Propelled walk behind that I...

There is a black (at least it appears to be) Phillips screw facing front of engine. Mixture? It is running rich, pulled plug and it was black.

I bought a new GXV 160 last year year and installed it on my old Snapper Chassis (2001ish). I am having a hard time starting, getting much worse. Plug and Filter are new. The Choke is basically the last 1/4" or so of the throttle, and does not seem to help much. Any adjustments that I can make?

I completed the swap the second thread below has more info on what I did. https://www.mylawnmowerforum.com/threads/considering-a-honda-gxv160-repower.52249/ https://www.lawnmowerforum.com/threads/looking-to-repower-my-snapper-with-gxv160.38082/

No just the Honda, and I ended up sending it back to Northern Tool.

Not putting others down, just stating my personal experience and previous research that led me to purchase a Snapper.

My Snapper Deck did outlast the engine, and the Snapper drive unit is dirt cheap and easy to repair/rebuild if ever needed. 20 years ago, when I was researching self propelled mowers to replace my Lawnboy Silver Series, I was looking at Honda/Snapper/Toro among others. I called all the repair...

Yes, there is another bearing on the other end of that "hex" shaft, that's held on by a o-ring and bracket. I'd replace that one (bearing/bracket/o-ring) as well, as that bracket also wears out causing the shaft to sit crooked. The bracket has a lip on it that centers the bearing and hex shaft...

Mine was low, did not have any 00 grease so I just used Gear Oil until I can get to Tractor Sup to pick some up.

Dave, Sent you email with pictures. I have the bearing that you need (#35 in diagram part 707608), ended up with several extra's when I rebuilt my drive unit, send me your address and I'll send you one free...

Yes, I just rebuilt my entire Drive Unit on a 2000 P216012. From what I can see, you need a new bearing (35), 4 screws that secure the bearing, and the "C" (34) clip. The bearing is installed on the inside of (31), and it has a flange on it that allows the 4 screws to hold the bearing onto the...

That looks really good. Did the same thing to my 2000(year) P216012 21" after the 20yr old Briggs started to knock, I installed the same engine. I replaced all the bearings/bushings/belts, and the Drive plate in the drive system as well. I had to cut approx 1 inch off the Thrust Plate to clear...

I made two changes, engine and blade. Now, only takes one pass for a clean cut. The Briggs was choking on some of the grass, and the Honda did not, but the Briggs was 20yrs old. I'll make a few more cuts to get a better feel, then put the Ninja blade back on. This should give me a better idea if...

Yep, sometimes I just need to slow down, and think (and read). Other than that very pleased with the transplant.