Recent content by Skippydiesel

Sir! You are both a gentleman & a scholar - you flatter me. "Is this because the Cub has three mowing blades, and the John Deere has just two? What do you think?" Speculation: Depends on what you mean by blades. Two cutting heads will have 4 blades (even if its a single part, each blade has...

Hi TMT, "Hold on a second there, Skippy! There are those of us in society who are not content to just settle for the basic explanations of life. Many want to know the mechanics of how things work, why a blade cuts, etc. I confess that I am one of those people!! I enjoy a challenge and an...

I check rpm, on a verity of engines, single to four cylinder, about once per annum. To reduce error, I usually use a couple of photo types and a wire in/spark plug lead digital tacho. If the machine also has its own tacho, I end up with up to four comparisons (usually just two) - go with the...

They are far from precision tools. If cheap enough, purchase two & compare the reading. 😈

Sorry Stevestd - no idea how Took MakerTims name got attached to your words You only have to worry about blade balance, when you damage the blade OR sharpen it. Can only try and avoid damage - S--t happens! Sharpening is a deliberate choice, that you impose on yourself, for little gain &...

Agreed! :devilish:

Is the float valve rubber/Viton in good condition? I there any fuel "varnish" , other crap, on valve tip/valve seat? 😈

What can I say? - Mechanical aptitude/knowhow used to be common - no longer.

Or a "Mr Funnel " combination funnel & filter that will also remove any free water in the fuel. Mr Funnel comes in various sizes. For the penny pinchers ; You can make any funnel into a filter funnel by using filter fabric or very fine brass gauze (hard to find these days). The fabric or gauze...

I almost never wash my mowers/decks. I use high pressure air to remove chaff (wet & dry). Why? Simple, wet vegetative matter starts to ferment/break down almost as soon as it has been cut. In this process it develops a highly corrosive liquid. The liquid will vigorously attack/corrode all...

I agree that all fuel is potentially contaminated ("dirty" is a bit of an over statement). Carburetted systems are able to tolerate significant particle size ie as long as particles are smaller than smallest jet aperture, they will pass through. This is why you should take advise from...

EFI engines need "cleaner" fuel than carburetted engines. When it comes to talking filters its almost a chalk & cheese scenario - ie don't mix them FI systems usually require significantly finer (smaller micron) filters. Most often metal casing. Higher cost. Often quite a large filter to allow...

My point is: Replacing an opaque filter at regular intervals, does not allow the maintainer to exercise judgement ie does it really need to be changed. If the maintainer/operator exercises good refuelling "hygiene" the inline filter may not need replacing for many years. Saving $ You will...

The video, posted by MParr, is not very helpful. Pleated filter media can do a good job , however it is hard to judge the degree of material caught/blockage and there is the ever present risk of the media breaking down and entering the carburettor. Use a gauze filter medium. Opaque filter casing...

Very few people in Australia bother with catching clippings. It may be our soil/grass types/environment but the clippings, on the surface, only seem to be around for about a day or two. My assumption - the various biological entities (worms/beetles/fungi/etc) consume the clippings. :devilish: