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and I don't care what you think anymore than you care what I think. People have a right to the knowledge, and they can decide what they want to do with it. I used KN filters until I got tired of dirt getting into my engines.

did you drain out all the old fuel, drain the bowl, and replace the filter if there is one? If there is a fuel on-off valve, is it in the on position? Does the choke butterfly work properly if it is an automatic choke?

KN filters were designed for racing. High flow and catching large particles. I've seen many tests that show it lets significant dust and small particles thru. On an engine that sees a lot of dust, it is an engine killer according to many posts. Go to 18:30 for final results on air filters he...

room temp water. You warm up an engine and drizzle about a half cup of water in it while throttling it to avoid it stalling. Then change the oil. It will only knock the loose carbon off the cylinder head and piston, the firmly bonded carbon would require a constant drip of water to clean more of it.

Thank you. For now I am licking wounds. Changed the rewind starter and that got rid of one noise. Tightened the bottom bolts to one and a half ommph, (will loctite and torque tomorrow) and another noise diminished. Checked flywheel - tight. Checked the coil gap in case the flywheel was rubbing...

No one has answered with a spec, so I will use the Google AI suggestion of 25 ft lbs with blue Loctite. What I missed when mounting the engine is that part of the torque was getting the bolts to self tap into the aluminum. I did not get a true torque reading so the clamping force was low. I...

bolts go from the bottom of the deck into the case. They were a little loose but not really loose. The sound comes from the case. It is a cyclical raspy sound. I am thinking it is either the rings wearing in, or the coil gap is too tight and rubbing. I used the proper gauges to set it and...

I could not find that torque in the books or online. If someone has it, it will be something they probably collected for Briggs L head mowers as they worked on them. The serial and model are below the text. I believe the three bolts thread into the case, vs thru the case into the deck, or use...

sometimes when things die after 10 - 15 minutes, we learn that the fuel cap was replaced, and the new one is not vented the same, so the fuel tank cannot suck in air. Loosening the cap sometimes solves that problem. Another issue is a plugged fuel screen or filter, so the flow of fuel cannot...

Need torque spec for Briggs 190 cc Lhead to Toro recycler aluminum deck. I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find it. I am getting some noise on a recent rebuild and it sounds like it is coming from the deck or blade. Blade is like 60 ft lbs so I doubt that is it, but the deck bolt torque I...

3 things to make a gasoline engine run right, one of them needs some help at lower speeds. Examples: Head gasket leak - compression down on one or more cylinders. As the rpm increases the effect of the leak is lessened. Valves tight - same scenario , at lower rpm the compression has time to...

It is called a Briggs and Stratton Pulse Jet. Watch these videos

also, I have not worked on that engine. However they might have an oversize guide where you could use a valve guide reamer on it then put the guides in. If not, new guides might work where you peen the outside a little all around, not so much that it would be impossible to drive it in, or crack...

you can go to Briggsandstratton.com then look at new engines. They show the snout length and od in the specs. The bolt pattern shows in the photos. That would be one way of seeing what might work. Last summer I rebuild (I was a machinist and engine builder at one time so it is more like...

the high compression could be a bad compression release. But if you can pull it over with the rope, or the starter crank it, it should fire even easier with the higher compression. If you are chasing a hard to pull engine then yes, ACR may be the issue. But if you are pulling and pulling, and...

My suggestion as a beginning is read the manual again, see what the maintenance items are, and begin by making sure all are done faithfully. Then leave it alone unless something is wrong with it. Something that old sometimes may cost more to repair than to buy a new one, unless it is something...

unfortunately all the online sources show N/A on the idle jet, so the part number is not available, at least to me. Amazon has a couple carbs that come up good for the same carb number as the parts fiche, and the carbs have mostly good reviews. About $21. The other option is take the jet to...

yes. it takes 3 things to make a gasoline engine run. Always figure which one is missing before you dive in deeper. Guessing is not a good reason to tear something apart.

exhaust guide looks like it has migrated. Intake could have too. I would replace the head and all the components in it at this age. You have ring wash over the cylinder too. The oil control rings are at the end of their life. It might be less costly to buy a whole replacement engine than start...

I had really good luck with BriggsAndStratton.com. They are the official online store, but a separate company (Outdoor Power Direct). Their data base was up to date, they were timely, and the parts were to spec. I ordered one part based on the fiche, and it was not needed in my engine, they...

sometimes the fuel stabilizers combine with water to make a gel. I've found that draining the fuel and storing it in an unvented fuel can (like a steel Gerry Can), or burning it in the car until I need fuel or the mower etc., again is best. TruFuel, which is a non-ethanol fuel maker, says that...

without a photo no way can I help much. The parts diagram makes it look it is similar to the Toro and the chute is held on with a rod and spring. That said. sometimes a crow foot socket/wench can get in places other things can't.

that should have a vacuum driven fuel pump. They are about $30 - $35. They require a good vacuum line in order to work. Check both if you don't get a good fuel flow at the carb. https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/part/kawasaki/490400802 here is a video of J Condon chasing the...

Go back over your work, or get someone to help you who has the experience. If the parts you are putting back together aren't working right time after time, there is a chance they aren't being put together properly. Everyone makes mistakes. I do it all the time, it gets worse as one ages. In...

https://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Spindle-Pulley/88-5060/1856530 https://gardentractorspares.co.uk/products/qlotey-toro-deck-pulley-88-5060

maybe posting what the problem is would help too.

check battery, clean all connections. Batteries can have fine voltage but still one or more weak cells. Also pull rope, or jump solenoid to make sure the flywheel and starter are not jammed.

the engine is listed as a wet sump engine so it would not have an external oil tank. Things that commonly cause oil to act that way: moisture in the oil that boils and blows out oil moisture in the oil that causes it to froth. Frothed oil takes up more space so it would force oil out of the...

be sure you include the model and serial number of the item you need help with. That means if it is the mower include the mower model and serial. If it is the engine, include that model and serial number too.

that said, put a volt meter on the battery and see how far down the voltage is dropping. Although it may have a bad AC, starter motors turn engines over all the time that are in the 140 compression range.

I use Mr Chevron, and Ms Shell who will provide fresh fuel for a nominal fee. If the fuel will degrade by the time it is needed again, drain it and use it in the car before it does that. the funnel webpage gives this as a support email. il: [email protected] Here is their facebook...

call toro and tell them what the repair stations told you. The only things I would check would be to make sure the height adjuster is fully seating on the locking protrusions, and that the axle nut is not really loose.

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missing any tools?

sounds like low voltage and the starter solenoid is chattering

Toro published 3150 as the ideal rpm on my 21" recycler #20055. The industry spec of 3000 - 3400 rpm is based on 19000 feet per minute at the blade tip. Trying to set it by ear does not work unless you do it every day. You can get a free app for your phone that will give rpm or use one of...

by a borescope on Amazon and take a look inside the cylinder to see if it is rusty. That is where I might start. Next I would pull the starter assembly off and the spark plug out, then see if it spins freely with that. If it has electric start, also make sure the starter is not hung. Make sure...

It takes 3 things for a gasoline engine to run, air/fuel, spark, and compression. You will need to monitor the engine to see what is missing. Also make sure both cylinders are running when it is running. Sometimes when an engine is down on power it can be killed by load.

we are in the Looney state. Here they banned any new hydrocarbon engine that is under 25 HP. As a result, there are a plethora of backyarders running around snatching up every thing used for sale, cleaning it, and then flipping it. The only things not selling are the small tractors and older...

voltage has to be DC and it needs to be around 13V - 14V. If the charging circuit isn't putting that out, gotta figure out why.

not familiar with the model. That said, some mowers develop a belt and pulley geometry issue as the brake pad wears. Check the pulley brake pads on yours if it has them to be sure that the geometry is not changing due to pad wear - causing sensor problems.

take it to the dealer before you lose or cancel out your warranty. In the meantime loosen the gas cap just a little and see if that changes things. If you can see the fuel drain inside the tank with a flashlight (please don't drop it), see if there is loose grass or something blocking the pickup...

Check the valve guides

is the bushing oilite or plastic? If it is oilite the proper way to install it is hold you thumb or hand over one side, fill it with oil and then squeeze the center until pressure pushes oil thru the bearing. That will impregnate it with oil for its life. If it is plastic that doesn't work...

45 is awfully low. If it doesn't come up, even if you get it going what will the power be? Like that is about a 4:1 compression ratio. (45psi + 14.7) \ 14.7= 4.06. Many of these mowers are like 100 - 120 psi without a compression release. (120 + 14.7) \ 14.7 = 9.2:1 or about double what you have.

yeah right. Had a CJ7 that loved to build up carbon. One night while the manifold was off I took some chunks of carbon and put them in every solvent I had. MMO - no softening after 2 weeks Acetone - no softening after 2 weeks Water - no softening after 2 weeks Carb cleaner well known brand -...

Are you saying that even the starter does not turn over? Might want to get the volt meter out, check the battery voltage while turning the key. Then check it again between ground and the starter. Your incline problem can be a bad fuel pump or vacuum hose to it if you have a vacuum pulse type...

you need to pit down enough that someone can answer your question. need the actual engine number and serial In general there are many reasons it pops in the exhaust. It can be anything from an adjacent cylinder not firing, a misfire on one cylinder that sends a mixture of gas and air into...

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unless you can find a core engine locally that runs or can be rebuilt, that engine is way more costly to rebuild than buying a new one, unless you are in a state like California where they cannot sell new engines due to state laws. Electric only new under 25 hp. Specifically by the time you...