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    sgkent replied to the thread Leaf blades.
    the blades need to be an airfoil. They move air up and the deck is shaped to flow the air out the chute. New air moves in from...
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    sgkent replied to the thread John Deere L100 jammed flywheel.
    IMHO you have accumulated wear issues. Might be time to go compare costs of replacing things with just fixes to get by. Might be you...
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    as suggested replace the gasket, take the old one with you if you buy it locally. Also, use a machinists straight edge to check the head...
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    sgkent replied to the thread kawasaki FR691v smoking.
    check your fuel to be sure that it has not aged poorly. Ethanol can cause issues when it sits. So can gasoline dripping into cylinder...
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    sgkent replied to the thread 640288 carb alternatives.
    will the adjustable jet screw into where the fixed jet goes? If not then a bone yard is likely the only place one will find non-epa carbs.
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    in for a penny in for a pound
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    sgkent replied to the thread German Roaches.
    CombatMax roach traps. Contains Fipronil. It works 1000% times better than boric acid. Same thing used in Termite proofing. Trust me on...
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    sgkent replied to the thread Valve guide moved.
    be aware that the valve guide is not concentric. Each one is unique, and when the valve seats are ground, that guide angle is used as a...
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    most likely you have a fuel or carburation problem. Check the oil too to be sure it isn't filled with gasoline that has been leaking...
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    sgkent replied to the thread Deck belt adjustment problem.
    1st post. Welcome. Try model, serial number etc., and why you feel a need to adjust the belts. For example - if the old ones wore out...
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    sgkent replied to the thread Honda HRN 216 Mower.
    no but I have a 20 year old Toro with a Briggs that has done that since new. Is your Honda one that stores on end? If it is enough that...
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    sgkent replied to the thread LT1000 - Misfires and stalls out.
    I would verify that the choke is working properly. Would add some fuel line drier like Heet or another brand to the fuel and drain a...
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    sgkent replied to the thread Changed my mind.
    sorry to hear, thank you for your honesty. Covid and the inflation that followed was a double whammy. People lack the money in general...
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    sgkent replied to the thread Hope someone can help.
    Auto Doc - interesting read. One has to wonder how does someone get multiple plastic baggies in the fuel tank except by sabotage? I know...
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    sgkent replied to the thread Hope someone can help.
    These things happen with water and fuel. A ground / instrument school instructor I had came into the class one day and told an...
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