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To me, it sounds like a failing solenoid or a bad ground / positive lead / bad switch, and maybe the battery should be load tested. An...

ANY unknown used engine is a gamble. It all comes down to what the seller will do if it is a dud.

or the splines are deformed due to use. Have you run a flat mill file over them to knock down any high spots? Or post some photos.

simple green makes a cleaner that is metal safe. (Simple Green HD Heavy-Duty) That is what I use and it does a good job. I preclean if...

look on ebay. I saw a used on there. Might be more. Canadian post. Canadian dollars convert to less USD. Google USD to Canadian to convert

Coil would be my next thought. You can get a spark tester, leave it on and see if the spark intensity diminishes when it starts to bog...

what brand spark plug and did you get it someplace you can confirm that it is not a cheap counterfeit? There are some known offenders...

if that is while cranking it is excellent or indicates resistance between it and the starter, ground etc.. If that is just sitting it...

yes. Great search tool!

doesn't crank is about a helpful as doesn't work. Do you know how to troubleshoot do a basic testing of a battery charging and starting...

try using Google lens. It brought back quite a few other ferris pictures. Right click the picture in Chrome and select Search with...

normally a valve seal sits over the guide, and it is pressed / tapped on with a tubular tool so not to damage it installing it. The...

I am puzzled too because when I put the info in, I get a completely different transmission number and the image shows front wheel drive...

maybe. Or dirty air cleaner, or old fuel, or worn rings

the starter gear should be spinning when it hits the flywheel. If it is not then you either have an electric problem, battery problem...