Honda Commercial HRA216-SXA revival, lots of pics

[OutdoorEnvy]

This thread is making me realize how much I don't know...

Nice work and great job documenting your work and progress. This seems very thorough, to my novice eye anyway

 

[freeloader700]

When it comes to basic mechanics I know a few things, when it comes to mowers, I am a novice for sure. This is my first time ever taking apart a mower or even doing more that changing the spark plugs. I did also want this to be good documentation so that if I got stuck, I can come back to these. How do all of the gear look to you guys? The only one I have small concern for is the pinion

 

[Ryan Rognstad]

This is one of the best documented tear downs of anything I have ever seen those are some really high quality pictures and work.

 

[freeloader700]

Thanks everyone. All photos were taken with a Nikon Coolpix S6000, videos with iPhone 4s. A few action shots were still from the videos with the iPhone

 

[nbest]

Just wanted to let you know how helpfull this thread is. I have a mower that is the exact same modle that needs alot of work. looking forword to see the end result.:thumbsup:

 

[Ralph]

That rust makes me nervous....

Well, quality is worth preserving but we're not talking a '57 Chevy, here. Rust is why God made Bondo and Rustoleum. Take the rust down to bare metal by the most expedient means available. Prime it and restore the physical integrity of the deck with Bondo and a patch. Paint it and get back to work.:laughing:

 

[freeloader700]

Hey everyone its been a bit of a busy and have not had a chance to touch the project. Right now, I still need to get the last of the deck patched and ready for paint, paint the rear guard, sand/paint the handles to deck height adjuster brackets, transmission rebuild/seal kit and then full assembly.

Well, quality is worth preserving but we're not talking a '57 Chevy, here. Rust is why God made Bondo and Rustoleum. Take the rust down to bare metal by the most expedient means available. Prime it and restore the physical integrity of the deck with Bondo and a patch. Paint it and get back to work.:laughing:

You think bondo wouldn't be a bad idea with all of the vibrations that the mower would see?

 

[wahhoo1]

Nice job you've been doing here. After all the work you've been putting into this I would'nt rattle can paint it....I'd have someone powder coat it....I have two of these mowers and have just finished swapping one trans into the other. both were from the late 80's. One bought new back the for over $700. Both currently have the mufflers burnt out and one the studs broke of when replacement attempted..Then extractor broke off on that one....fortunatly it had a trany with oil that I recently swapped into the doner given to be but self propelled wasn't working on that...these are great running mowers and I've used mine cutting a 1 acre place. With the bag off and the plastic deflector chute on the rear it's unstoppable in tall wet grass...I'm glad you were able to get one with a tight looking muffler and good wheels.....Most have already had the left lower handlebar connection repaired if they were used alot and a rusted deck from not cleaning out the built up grass... happy mowing to you, god knows we have plenty here in the valley...............john

 

[shacky]

Wow!! Loving the mower porn :biggrin:

 

[chemingthroughtheleather]

Thanks for sharing this journey,its very inspirational!:thumbsup: