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Hello 67 Camero, Is this a customer machine or one you are repairing for yourself? I tend to use Ebay and buy the 8ten deck rebuild...

DIY, self-inflicted? That or the "other shop" was a buddy who had a couple of plugs laying around and just put them in. After all, one...

Hello HR. The head is the first to warp from excess heat. That is not uncommon on this design. To re true the head gasket surface I...

Hello Ibrahim, Thanks for adjusting that.

Hello TSE, I made no mention of hydro locking; I know the float and needle usually cause that problem. But what takes place if the...

Hello VFP, It's over 25 years old. that makes it a classic for sure. In the mowing world, that is what is known as a survivor which is...

Hi hlw49, The decks on most of these were known for their high vacuum effect so they worked very well with baggers attached. These are...

That much for a 20-year-old mower is unreasonable. At best $200 cash would be a decent offer. An electric start is going to be trouble...

As a basic old school rule to keep things simple that I use, I mix a oil cap full of oil per tank of fuel. If it smokes very lightly...

After 18 replies, 3 different starter replacement attempts and jumping with a vehicle battery, the obvious that has been explained is...

Hi slomo, I typically use mostly parts store Buss fuses these days. I've even been known to also collect a handful of fuses and...

Better yet are the ones that come in with a piece of heavy wire shoved down in the melted fuse holder and burnt pins. I've had a couple...

I have been an automotive, farm equipment and small engine technician most of my life. In that time, I cannot recall how many times I...

Locate the 20 Amp main fuse holder. Thes fuse is likely blown or poorly fitting in the holder pins.

The 2 basic engines are the same but assembled with different carburetors and intake systems. Yours likely just need the head pulled...