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    Liquidating mower and parts collection in Houston

    Thanks for the replies. No new in box items. I will try an online site for the big items. For the small items, unless it is vintage or has value for any other reason, they will likely be sold for scrap.
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    Liquidating mower and parts collection in Houston

    Any ideas of how to liquidate my dad's lawnmower and parts collection. 2 car garage full, there is a lot of other stuff in the garage also but most of it seems to be mowers, parts, weed eaters, blowers, pressure washers... Anyone in Houston?
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    Cylinder honing for new rings

    I will use a flex hone on my GXV120 to break the glaze. -Seems the cylinder is lined but with what, cast iron, or Nikasil? -Which grit does Honda recommend (120, 240, 320...)? Thanks, Kevin
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    GXV120 What? (A1, A12, A14, A1L...) Trying to purchase parts

    I need parts for an older (1988 or so) lawn mower engine. On Jacks they list about 15 different GXV120's S/N ranges that my S/N falls in but after the GXV120 is a designation my engine does not have. The mower is a HR194 PXA and the engine is stamped GXV120-1771628 so how do I tell if it is an...
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    18.5 HP briggs float adjustment

    42A707 18.5hp. Copper float, when turned upside down it is just a little above being parallel with the carb body. I have not had any issues with it but seem to have always adjusted them parallel with the carb body. What is the proper adjustment?
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    Just signed up

    Just joined your site. I work on most of my own stuff and look forward to the knowledge here. I consider myself a typical homeowner with weedeaters, mowers and blowers... Thank you all for the help in advance. Kevin
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    Briggs 18.5 twin specifications and hard to start when hot

    Hello from Houston, I have a Huskee riding mower that I am working with an 18.5 Twin Briggs engine. I am just changing seals and gaskets to stop oil leaks, not sure which one is leaking so am changing all. The gasket kit came with different thicknesses of base gaskets for crankshaft end play...
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