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I have a Blackstock Wheeled Brush Cutter 173 V 137cc WGT 56-173. I used to be able to turn this over with just two fingers as it was so easy. After 6 or 8 months in the shed it is now heavy to turn over and when running only seems to be at half speed which is useless for a brush cutter...

I am not a mechanic just someone who loves playing with small engines. I have a craftsman / powerbuilt 15.5 500cc i/c engine. I have just put a new / used connecting rod on. The camshaft was in good order. but the shear pin to the lower spindle on the flywheel was broken and the flywheel...

Hi, I'm a new member and have a problem with a Tecumseh XL 6.0hp which is on a 6/63M ride on mower. I have lost all compression and the valves are not moving when turning the engine over. I suspect the camshaft is broken and need to open the crankcase. I don't see a way of taking off the...

I hav a briggs 15.5, 500 Intec engine but I cannot find the engine spec's model number etc. It used to be lasered onto the tappet cover but has long since faded. It was not hammered into the cover like most engines. I have the engine dismantled so are there any marks anywhere else on the...

I have a 2006 or thereabout briggs & stratton I/C 500cc 15.5hp engine. I need to adjust the valves but cannot get the settings as I can't find the engine nunber. It was on the valve cover but has since worn away. How do I find the correct clearances? Any help would be appreciated. I have...

I've just taken apart my carb on my ECHO 2306 strimmer. No problems there. Cleaned it all up and tried to re'assemble. There the problems started. The carb bolts onto a plastic block (don't know what it's called) with 2 nuts inserted loosly in the back to take the bolts which hold on the...