Recent content by tosh

I don't disagree with any of the previous comments, but here are some observations on the issue from the frozen North. 10% Ethanol is generally not a problem in a larger capacity engine which is run regularly, whether a car, truck or tractor. However, Mercedes (and perhaps other high-end vehicle...

I've spent plenty of money on replacement fuel lines in recent years trying to find something flexible at low temps and most of all resistant to Ethanol. Most recently I've used TYGON tubing, which is a modified PVC of some kind. So far I've found it to be very good although it's expensive...

Hi guys, I just resurrected an old "brick motor" Lawn Boy. It's been resting for probably close to 40 years and runs well after de-gumming the carb and a bit of TLC. I had one 38 years ago and forgot just how wonderfully simple and un-fussy these things are. Super lightweight too. Engine...

After several months of searching I finally lucked into this 21" Commercial. It clearly had not run for a very long time, the gas tank was dirty, the gas shut off plugged and likewise the carb. A couple of attempts at cleaning the carb didn't help, so just to satisfy myself that it was indeed...