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Liquid dynomite is my new name for starter fluid or brake cleaner spray. Im a backyard mower mechanic and work on friends and family+ riding mowers. I do this for a profit but less than repair shop cost. This year so far I have replaced double head gaskets on 6 mowers already. Each time I...

Long time since last update. Well I learned that in order to take heads off that the engine has to be pulled. What a pain. That thing weighs a ton! pulled the heads and the gaskets were not bad but the valves looked like crap. I think someone that didnt know what they were doing put them...

Well Its been awhile since I last posted. No new parts untill today so I saved it all untill today. To sum it up. I took deck off and yanked, or should I say pounded all bearings out and greased. Two have to be replaced so Im ordering them. My local parts store told me they dont sell them...

Well shoot its raining out today. I do have the Exmark under shelter so its ok, but its too cold and damp out for me. So come on guys its time for you to entertain me... Post a reply and tell me about your mowers. They can be your pride and joy, or your worst headache. Tell me how crappie...

Good morning guys and gals. Im doing this post to open this thread to questions, discussions, and comments. I do not profess to know everything about any of this. I have not been to any formal training or programs to learn how. Anything you say or suggest will be taken seriously unless you...

Well guys, I woke up this morning and decided to take the day off and not work on the mower.........So that lasted for one cup of coffee and I couldnt help myself. Back to the mower it was. Thought I better check the fuel pump and glad I did. Carefully took it apart to try to salvage the...

So, where were we? Update on the compression. Good news, Hooked up a battery to mower and turned it over and compression felt fine. Will check later with a guage anyway. Next up is the deck jackshaft assembly. Some of the parts for it are hard to come by so I have decided to update to a...

Turned engine over by hand today and it turned smoothly. Thumb compression check felt a little weak, will have to test with guage. Im thinking I may need to pull heads and do a valve job on it. During my tinkering with the mower today I was checking out the condition of the deck and noticed...

Still letting the rings soak. Removed carb to clean and hit a snag. Accelerator pump repair kit needed (diaphragm kit). Took a while to find someone online that carries it. (jackssmallengine) A whopping $79 dollars. Ouch!!! I think Ill start a parts list and go deeper into this mower...

Tinkered with the Exmark a little today. Started with the engine and would it turn over. Had to change battery first and find a key. No luck. Engine would not turn over. So I used a voltage tester to see if power was getting to starter. Nope.., Traced back to solenoid switch. Yep, its...

So...I just got this mower yesterday for $400 cash. It has 1500hrs and looks a little rough. All parts are there except seat, ROPS, origional air cleaner, and deck covers. Owner stated was running when parked 1 year ago for broken belts. I checked and all belts are toast. Good deal, bad...

Im not new to site but I dont post pics often. I am also not the most computer oriented person. I tried to start a post, gave it a title, and wanted to add pics before typing text. No matter how I tried it gave me the oops file too big message. This pic was taken with a cell phone and...

Just purchased a new MZ today. My first Husqvarna mower. I have not seen many reviews on these so Im gonna do one on my own. I have not used it yet so the only review I can give is on the looks and the components/build of it. It looks good and seems to be well made. It is considered to be...

Working on a kohler engine, my first one, that will only turn one rotation in either direction before coming to a hard stop. Pulled engine and oil pan, also valve cover and rocker arms, but found no damage, plan on pulling the head tomorrow unless Im going in the wrong direction. What do you...

I have a old Yardman Riding mower that I need new drivebelts for. The Model # is 42A7072238E1. Every place I go online dont accept this #. And yes I could measure the old belts myself, but I think the last owner had this problem and put on too long of a belt and I dont want to make the same...

18hp Briggs Opposed Twin Model #42A7072238E1 Had a blown head gasket so while I had head off I thought I would check valve adjustment. Simple enough right? TDC right? Wellll....Rotated engine to TDC. Valves were tight. Rotated again to TDC. Valves tight. Rotated again and valves were...

Im thinking of buying a 318 to restore. Before I do I would like to know how hard is it to find parts for it. Mainly the engine parts. I do not have access to the tractor so I dont have model # to see if these parts are easily available. Any help from you guys would be great! :anyone:

Hi Kinda new to this forum and know just enough about mowers to be dangerous. I have a John Deere 155c model 445777 0264 e1. Problem is the rubber tube that goes from fuel pump to valve cover dry rotted in half. Is this just regular fuel line or a ordered part? I tried to look it up and it...