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The gear is under the shroud. It's going to be single digits here for the weekend so if a heat gun doesn't pep it up tomorrow morning...

Hello E., We specifically need all the information that is stamped into the top of one of the engine rocker/valve covers. If the valve...

I use a Thexton 404 most of the time for small engine and automotive.

A blow drier to warm it up, if possible. The nylon Bendix gear gets moody when both worn from use and cold. A little WD-40 might help...

Don't use a "Christmas light" style spark tester, use and open air one with the adjustable air gap. With the gap style you should see a...

No harm making sure that servicing is done and blades are sharp or washing and making a machine presentable, but I have never believed...

I cannot comment on this particular item. Just the same though, I don't think adding more string for lazy people resolves anything.

Did you get this figured out?

I recently sold a nice 12.5 KW Generac generator and a friend with him asked why I did not "shine it up". I simply told them I am...

Hi slomo, High airflow is especially important running under loaded conditions. However, I have to disagree. An engine should not be...

Hello CGM, Unless the crank has a very serious groove in it where the seal rides, I would replace the seal with only a new B&S seal. Do...

I remember when pet rocks were a strange fad that people actually made money from selling them, especially at the local flea markets...

When was the last time you replaced the spark plug? Also make sure it the one it calls for. Just because a plug fits does not mean it is...

A trick that a landscaper showed me years ago was to dunk the cutter head with line in water to keep the line cool and it actually...

If you mean the brass faced plate that the plungers ride on, yes, I have used 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper with oil on a flat tempered...