Recent content by BackyardBrian

Fair enough fellas, you got me. I was so locked in on the grunt n kickback that I kinda blew right past the fuel side. @sgkent and @slomo that makes sense. Even at 145 if its gettin proper fuel it should catch and keep runnin, not die half a sec after the starting fluid burns off. Fuel flow at...

Good points guys. Went back through it today. Battery load tested good and I saw 10.8v lowest at the starter post to block while crankin with the plug in, so the starter is gettin plenty of juice. Solid fuel flow at the carb inlet and the bowl had gas. Rechecked lash on the heel of the cam on...

Thanks guys. I double checked the lash and it is dead on. Still no bump on the lower valve. I ran a compression test and it pumped up to 145 psi cold. That is way too high for a working ACR so the cam is definitely toast. OEM 793880 is about 80 bucks on its own. By the time I buy the gasket...

Hey fellas, Brian again. Neighbor heard I been wrenchin on my X350 and asked if I'd look at his Troy Bilt Pony before winter. 17.5 Intek, bout 10 years old n 300 hrs. Ran through everything you guys walked me through on my own stuff. Fresh battery, cleaned grounds, starter bench tests fine...

Good call on the mount bolts. One more thing to check, grab the clutch pulley with the belt off and try rockin it up/down and side to side. If theres play thats not belt tension, the bearing inside the PTO clutch is probably shot. Had a similar scare on my X350 lol.

Well glad we cleared that up lol. Think Im just gonna ask the grass what it wants at this point.

Hey guys, Brian again with another dumb question probably. So the mornings are gettin cool up here and I know the growin season is windin down. Was talkin to my neighbor over the fence and he goes yea you gotta drop your deck for the last cut of the year, short grass wont mat down under snow...

Run the compression test first, if its still in spec that CH740 got plenty life left. 190 bucks for seals is a no brainer vs 3k for a repower.

Appreciate all the input! Leanin gas backpack around the 400 mark now. Any specific models worth handlin in person before I pull the trigger?

Ive been down the review hole and man theres a lot of noise in this space. Every video is sponsored, every guy swears his brand is the only one worth buyin. Heres where Im at. 1.5 acres, 6 maples plus a couple oaks along the property line. I dont need commercial grade, but I also dont wanna buy...

Honestly for a homeowner rig I think RC mowers are still overkill unless you got steep slopes you cant safely ride. How big is your yard? Im on 1.5 flat acres with my X350 and cant imagine giving up the seat time lol. Where they shine is hillsides pros dont wanna risk.

That’s frustrating. Does it drop right away when you hit a bump, or only after mowing for a while? I’d probably start by looking at the height lever and the pin or notch that holds it in place.

Solid troubleshooting so far. Since it won't fire even on starting fluid, I'd shift focus to spark. Pull a plug, ground it against the block, and crank it. You want a strong blue spark, not a weak orange one. One thing worth double checking given the sheared timing key. Even after replacing it...

Man, didnt expect 80 replies lol. Thanks everyone so much. Ended up grabbin the magnetic balancer and gave it a shot this weekend. While I was at it I also checked my tire pressure since a few of you mentioned it. Cut looked way more even after so honestly no clue which one did the trick, but...

Thanks for all the input; definitely learned a ton. Gonna pull the trigger on the magnetic wall mount balancer since its cheap enough to justify. Figure worst case I got a new garage toy, best case my spindles last longer. Thanks again!