Recent content by wineman

Very correct the spark plug did turn red hot. I am not sure about enjoying seeing things blowing up. We have enough of that going on around the world as it is. But you were correct. As soon as I smelled gas I got away from it quite quickly and hid around a corner.

Well, I got everything together this morning. It took 4 hours to do. I was told that I may have to use some starter fluid first, but did not and it started right up. This is the sequence of what happened. It started with a much louder engine and then some alternating low and very high pitched...

Well, I got everything together this morning. It took 4 hours to do. I was told that I may have to use some starter fluid first, but did not and it started right up. This is the sequence of what happened. It started with a much louder engine and then some alternating low and very high pitched...

Well, I got everything together this morning. It took 4 hours to do. I was told that I may have to use some starter fluid first, but did not and it started right up. This is the sequence of what happened. It started with a much louder engine and then some alternating low and very high pitched...

They said that using an octane booster will also be part of the deal.

I am going to work on it today and will report back.

They said to use 90W differential oil and everything would be fine.

Thanks for your help. I have bought one of the kits and will let you know what happens to the mower.It is fairly new, so it should tolerate more power.

Yes and I can get is done for $75.

I had asked about some of what you said,but the people indicated there will be no such problem. They also said the current head-bolts should hold with no problem. I was concerned if it would cause engine failure and they indicated to put in differential oil and that would solve the problem...

I see, however the person that referred me to this procedure, showed me a video that moved the running rpm's to 6000 and had an addition that allowed more air flow. Does that make any sense? Thanks

Are you referring to my post and if so, why do you say that? What am I missing? Thanks TBB

It is a Murray walk behind mower and the grass is very thick and the mower sometimes has trouble getting through it. I have received numerous suggestions to add a turbocharger and get rid of the muffler. I have been told with this being an OVC that it will double the power and that the muffler...

Thanks. Do you know if you brought up the horsepower? T

Have any of you used any of the following and what were the results? https://www.outdoorpowerllc.net/pages/boosted-mowers-lawn-mower-turbo-kit Thanks TBB