Recent content by jonvh

Out of curiosity and for future reference, how do you know it's the valves? Are they difficult to replace?

I got the keys and installed them. Everything works great until I've run the mower for a bit. After I mowed about 1/2 acre, it became difficult to shift gears. Any ideas?

Sorry, it's been a couple of days since I've been able to look at it again. When I put gas down the plug hole it backfires. Full number is 42E707-2631-E1. Would the flywheel key be sheared from top to bottom? I can view it from the top if I remove the large nut. It is square. But, obviously, I...

This is on a Briggs & Stratton 42E707, circa 1994. I don't see a fuel solenoid valve. Do they all have them? Also, got a backfire when I put some fuel down the carburetor, then nothing.

I've got a riddle for you: "What has an engine that attempts to start, has a spark at the plugs, clean carburetor and air filter, gas in the tank, yet will not start up?" Answer: My lawnmower! Ignition coil is good and I'm getting a spark. Fuel filter is clean and fuel is getting to the...

Yup. I definitely have 799012. Thanks for your help.

Great. Thanks! Is 792180a also a replacement for 792138?

Does anyone know a place where I can order some obsolete parts? Specifically, I am looking for part number 792138 for a peerless transaction, circa 1994. Partslist for the transaxle is here. I've searched around and called everyone I can think of.