Recent content by Joed756

If you can possibly afford it, now is the time to put in underground sprinkler system.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

The idler pulley should (when removed) spin freely and slow gently too a stop. If it is hard or noisy when you spin it, or if stops spinning quickly. OR if you can wiggle it at all, you need to replace it, fortunately, it's cheap.

Yep, this bolt goes right up into the center of the stacked pulleys. Use thread-locker when you re-tighten it or you will make a hobby of replacing this bolt. Even though it ran right for you, those stacked pulleys will shred the belts and come right off if you don't replace that bolt.

What the hell has happened to Craftsman? They used to be a reliable name brand.

Have you checked the crankshaft key to make sure the key isn't broken or bent, the keyway isn't degraded and the key is correct size?

Using the info Slomo provided, check your valves.

I'd like to know what the heavy object was. I would try fitting that piece that broke off back in place, then super-glue it to stay there. Then I would drill and tap (looking at this pic, I would be coming in from the right, with 6 - 10 small holes and screw it together. At that point the...

Crankcase breather

I always buy belts from NAPA, the biggest problem I have is sometimes having to wait a day for delivery to the store. Great belts and the people will work with whatever info you can gather up, including measuring your old belts.

I don't know your age, but if it was me, I'm old, I would have to ask myself mow badly I need a clamp-on ammeter if I've never used one before. In fact, based on what you have told us, I'd buy the cheapest meter I could find.

I don't know what pump you are talking about. What is the pump part number?

This model engine requires fuel, air, compression and spark in order to run. Make sure you have each and your problem should be solved.