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Another issue that I have seen, is a fuse holder with weak retainer pins that creates excess heat. I have replaced the fuse holder on...

For most V-twin applications I use Champion RN12YC or RN14YC and have not had issues with them in years. The ones I do not like just...

Hi slomo, There are as many good videos as there are bad out there on the web. Some are just idiots trying to BS their way through...

I agree, if the tip is not a correct fit into the slot, there will be trouble. I also have a few that I have custom modified like you...

Hi Scrubcadet10, Only (most) independent operators know what they are doing these days because they grew up working on this equipment...

Just a plain small Craftsman flat blade usually works well. It may need the sides of the tip filed or ground slightly...

Hello gadindixie, When you post a help request, we need the stamped number information in the valve cover of your "17.5 briggs". They...

Hi Skippydiesel, What's bad about these is people using (abusing) these funnels is when they think they will rejuvenate old, oxidized...

Hi bartles, Sounds like he was familiar with only one example, and he does not work on enough of these engines to know there are...

Hi bartles, Sounds like he was familiar with only one example, and he does not work on enough of these engines to know there are...

Unplug the PTO from the harness, then check to see if it will keep running. This favors a safety switch issue. The PTO clutch diode is...

According to pictures I checked, this has a manual lever and cable to engage the deck operation. The spindle pullies have a blade brake...

With the front and side vents it will get plenty of cooling air. Air cooled engines actually draw in air at the top flywheel area and...

In today's world of consumer products, it's NOT about making the machines or parts long lasting or reliable. It's about the companies...

It is a piston stop used when the engine has to have a flywheel nut loosened or retorqued.