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  1. kbowley

    Website slow

    They need to move the site to Bluehost, SiteGround, DreamHost, or HostGator...or in-house...this is unacceptable. I am not seeing any timeouts; DNS is fine, and Tracert is fine; the issue appears to be with JS or SQL or a combination.
  2. kbowley

    Exmark 22.5hp blowing white

    I find that very strange, as defective rings or a warped head would show up in the leak-down test. However, the oil rings could have been installed upside down and allowed oil to pass by. Also, you never posted your engine manufacturer or model number. Weird thread.
  3. kbowley

    B&S 19.5 compression/ camshaft issue

    The Briggs Vanguard comes with a three-year warranty. if the original repair was done in 24, then it is covered to 27. They are incredibly good commercial-duty engines. So, unless it was starved for oil (such as tilting beyond limits or running low) and it has been maintained, it should be...
  4. kbowley

    Website slow

    oops, spoke to soon.... getting 404 error <!DOCTYPE html> <html id="XF" lang="en-US" dir="LTR" data-app="public" data-template="error" data-container-key="" data-content-key="" data-logged-in="false" data-cookie-prefix="xf_" class="has-no-js template-error"...
  5. kbowley

    Website slow

    I have been monitoring your network servers for an hour without issue. It is a database issue, IMO.
  6. kbowley

    champion generator, backfiring

    Can you post the model number of the unit please. it should be located on the frame.
  7. kbowley

    champion generator, backfiring

    Are you sure the intake valve is closing fully, and the rocker arm is loose enough to move slightly? Not sure what you are looking at as the flywheel. It is under the shroud where the pull start is located. And with the backfiring, it certainly could shear the flywheel key. It is extremely...
  8. kbowley

    Bent Chassis?

    Ah, very weak frames and a common issue...run er. Surprised the hood is still intact!
  9. kbowley

    Website slow

    I can't believe your hosting site, DigitalOcean, is unable to fix mesh and/or load balancing issues for such a long period of time. Your bandwidth is fine, extremely low load according to my testing. I was a CIO for a large company for years, and I would be calling DigitalOcean every 1/2 hour...
  10. kbowley

    Replacement for Husqvarna 7021P high rear wheel 21 inch push mower with honda motor.

    My pleasure. Anything else I can help with, feel free to ask.
  11. kbowley

    Model 734778 Drive Units Troubleshooting

    You are a real ass; all you do is demean people. Nuisance to the whole community. I would love to see you work in my shop for a couple weeks just to see how stupid you are. Probably takes you a full day to diag a spark plug. Go away; Blocked and reported. You must be one lonely person.
  12. kbowley

    Hour Meter is Always On

    It draws so little power it is of no concern. My Scag stays on all the time as well.
  13. kbowley

    Website slow

    For the past week or so I have had so many timeouts it drives me nuts. The dns is fine and tracert is fine with a couple of timeouts after 204.68.252.171 during an outage. That said, I believe this to be in your router (port forwarding) or hardware firewall, ssl/tls certificate, or the servers...
  14. kbowley

    Model 734778 Drive Units Troubleshooting

    Is your unit a CVT (two belts, one from the engine and one on the transmission)? Also, I need a wider screen shot to put that part into perspective in relation to the transmission.
  15. kbowley

    champion generator, backfiring

    Valves or sheared flywheel key. Pull the valve cover off and have a look-see.
  16. kbowley

    Where to purchase a new central bolt for a Honda HRR216VKA blades? Links please!

    The key is typically part of the blade adapter, but since it is a Honda, they can't make things easy. The bolt is not sacrificial; there was sufficient energy to overtighten and break the bolt after the key was sheared. Given that those have a weak 5/8 crankshaft and the weight of two blades, I...
  17. kbowley

    Kohler Command 12.5 - blowing lots of oil & smoke and making very loud hammering

    I found several engines specific to that machine on eBay if you wish to go that route. The thing is you have no idea how they were maintained. But that is your best route. However, I find it very strange that your engine failed. I wonder if something got sucked in from the carb, such as a...
  18. kbowley

    Kohler Command 12.5 - blowing lots of oil & smoke and making very loud hammering

    Unless I really had some attachment to the machine, or it is in very good shape, I certainly wouldn't spend 500 to repair it. Did the smoke and noise begin immediately when it started, or did it run ok for a couple of minutes before the failure? It isn't a stuck ring, as that would not cause any...
  19. kbowley

    Exmark 22.5hp blowing white

    Respectfully, none of the above are related to your issue. Your cylinder, rings, and valves are great, as your leakdown test confirms. The issue is: crankcase breather, oil pressure, or valve guide(s). Now, could you PLEASE provide us with your engine information, please! Hell, we don't even...
  20. kbowley

    I was wrong. electric start still not working.

    If it starts with one or two pulls, then the issue is the electric starter or the battery, period. They are a PITA, add weight, and don't turn the engine fast enough unless they are fully charged with a good battery and starter. If you do not have access to the charger that came with the unit...
  21. kbowley

    1.25" crank

    That's an unusual size; 1" is standard. No idea where to even begin. What kind of engine did you put on it? Those came with a Briggs twin, I believe. You need to put a compatible engine on it.
  22. kbowley

    Bent Chassis?

    What model is it...such as 264-H, 430-gt, just the model on the hood or steering tower? They made plastic hood models going back to the late '90s. To be sure it is the frame, measure the distance from the floor to the frame at the front axle on both sides. Sometimes it can be the hood mounts...
  23. kbowley

    Replacement for Husqvarna 7021P high rear wheel 21 inch push mower with honda motor.

    Toro Personal Pace, or push, with a Briggs engine... Stay away from Honda's....one rock strike and the wimpy 5/8" crank is bent, the GCV engine is junk.
  24. kbowley

    Exmark 22.5hp blowing white

    Just wanted to check in and see if the grammar in my casual response in the previous post is up to your standards :ROFLMAO: .
  25. kbowley

    I was wrong. electric start still not working.

    There is no alternator on those; they need to be charged via the supplied charger as needed.
  26. kbowley

    B&S 10/12HP throttle repair

    Makes no difference; they have no check valve, and gas can flow either way.
  27. kbowley

    Exmark 22.5hp blowing white

    With a Briggs engine producing white smoke, my initial focus is on the head gasket(s). With that in mind, and based on your work, my next action is to detach the breather tube from the air cleaner and see if it expels oil. Try switching the valve covers to check the breather tube on the other...
  28. kbowley

    Exmark 22.5hp blowing white

    :LOL::ROFLMAO::D:eek:🔥
  29. kbowley

    FJ180V carburetor re-installation help!!

    Well, I'll be! By golly, that's the first one I have seen run right...although I didn't hear it at different engine speeds. What's your PayPal address?
  30. kbowley

    FJ180V carburetor re-installation help!!

    I got $1.00 It will run like crap, as they always do.
  31. kbowley

    FJ180V carburetor re-installation help!!

    try this https://www.partstree.com/models/fj180v-bs13-kawasaki-engine/
  32. kbowley

    B&S 10/12HP throttle repair

    How did you come up with that spec StarTech?
  33. kbowley

    B&S 10/12HP throttle repair

    The missing number after the first digit is either a 5 or 8. If it is a 10hp, it will be a 5, and 12hp an 8. You need to get the full 4-digit spec number, as "015" doesn't match anything. It should be four digits like this: 0167. Use a wire brush to get it as clean as possible, and you should be...
  34. kbowley

    B&S 12hp fuel delivery issue

    You need to adjust the fuel-air ratio with the screw on the bottom of the bowl. Turn it counterclockwise to richen the fuel mixture. Turn it until the engine smooths out and continue turning until it starts to run poorly. Then screw it inward until it begins to surge, then back it off to get it...
  35. kbowley

    FJ180V carburetor re-installation help!!

    I see now that what I thought was a horn is actually a plug to stop debris from getting in. Me big dummy! Any who Here is the parts diagram for your engine. That is one pricey carburetor.
  36. kbowley

    FJ180V carburetor re-installation help!!

    Try a Honda GCV if you think that's bad...LOL!
  37. kbowley

    Can't Find Tire Leak

    I do not recommend inflating above the max inflation pressure that is on the sidewall, particularly when dry rotted. The first places I check for leaking tires are the bead and sidewalls. I spray some Purple Power or wipe some RuGlide on the sidewalls.
  38. kbowley

    FJ180V carburetor re-installation help!!

    I am having a tough time finding a 180 with a protruding horn from the intake manifold; there should be just two gaskets and an insulator. Can you provide the model code, i.e., fj180v-cm03, please? Remove the intake tube so you have some room to work or simply remove the air filter housing...
  39. kbowley

    Changing Transmission Oil

    Both Tuff Torq and Hydro Gear recommend 15-50 or 20w50 full synthetic API-certified oil for their sealed units. Personally, I use Mobil 1, but any brand-name oil, such as Pennzoil Platinum, Rotella, etc., is fine. Wheel Horse, Cub Cadet, early Bolens, etc., with the Sunstrand or Eaton pumps, use...
  40. kbowley

    B&S 675 Series Camshaft Problems? Overheat? What did I do?

    If it were me and I went through the trouble of tearing the engine down. I would replace the cam along with the gear. It isn't expensive and is worth the peace of mind.
  41. kbowley

    Can't Find Tire Leak

    Probably dry rot caused the leak. Glad you got it straightened out, and the price is very fair. A Carlisle turf saver in your size is roughly seventy dollars, and they can be a real PITA to get the bead seated.
  42. kbowley

    Engine quits

    Have you checked for a rodent nest under the shrouds that caused the engine to overheat and damage the engine? Does the "awful" noise seem to be coming from the starter or internal engine noise? Did you overheat the starter from excessive cranking when trying to get it started? Have you removed...
  43. kbowley

    Can't Find Tire Leak

    Can't believe this thread has this many ways to simply fix a leaking tire. If you have the correct tools (bead breaker and tire spoons), just pick up a tube from any local power equipment dealer or order a brand-name tube from the big A or the WM and install it, and you're done; it is quite...
  44. kbowley

    Lawnboy 10525 Serial #9902098 No Tension on Pull Cord

    I just spent some time looking for one. The only one that has any hope is eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/135196468173
  45. kbowley

    Lawnboy 10525 Serial #9902098 No Tension on Pull Cord

    If you still had the machine, here is what I would do to fix it, if only temporarily. Spray carb cleaner into the pivot points of both pawls and blow them out with air. Use a needle oil applicator like this and lubricate the pawl pivot points as well as dripping some down the center shaft so the...
  46. kbowley

    Intek 40 Series Pushrod Length vs Adjustment Range

    I respect your position, and in my 45 years of doing this, I have driven many valve guides back in as well as peened in many fallen-out valve seats. Sometimes they last forever, other times one mow. My respectful point is that you are not paying for labor, and the head replacement is much easier...
  47. kbowley

    Intek 40 Series Pushrod Length vs Adjustment Range

    While all these suggestions are interesting, they are not the correct way to fix it and prevent issues down the road. God lord, man, just buy the correct OEM parts and fix it right.
  48. kbowley

    Well get ready for major price increases

    Incorrect; the fiscal budget is written by the president and his administration with the help of staffers and lawyers of said. It is then sent to the Congressional Budget Committee for approval, amendments, adjustments, addendums, cuts, and so on. They are sent back to the president for approval...
  49. kbowley

    Well get ready for major price increases

    Wow.😳
  50. kbowley

    Well get ready for major price increases

    The last president to balance the budget and decrease the debt was Clinton, but that was prior to the Democratic Party going completely nuts. Personally, I think forty-five did an outstanding job until the pandemic hit. Now we send 300 billion to Ukraine and 100 billion to house, feed, medicate...

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