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out of curiousity - if u grab the air filter housing and try to wiggle it, does it move?? I ask becase I have had a few where the tube that goes from carb to block by the muffler was cracked. Coincidence, one was a power sprayer motor... Also, did u check the rubber seal that seals the tube...

I have a quantum mower motor where 2 bolts that held it to the mower deck broke off in the engine sump. I never had to extract this so for anyone who did - is it a pain to remove(I assume heat it up wiht a torch and whack the bolt) so is it worth the trouble?? TIA.

On a related note- Do you think i need to replace this air filter??? Reminds me of the Simpsons where the house is majorly sinking. The repair guy puts his level on the wall and it slides off. He says "I think i found the problem" or something to that effect.

What model # mower\motor do u have?

StarTech is right. I bought the titanium ez flux 125 a few weeks ago.

Yeah Fish, I tried that. when i slide the kill switch, it pushes the ball right out . In response to another response, with the loose cable, the carb goes back to idle so it isn't because of cable binding. Oh well, I'll keep looking. I have another blower and mostly keep this one because it is...

I know they switched makers of their riders but many if not all Craftsman push mowers were still Husq(917) last time i looked. Looking at sears.com, looks like they don't sell Craftsman mowers at all now....

I found a briggs gas cap online and with pliers was able to somewhat straighten out the threads. I borrowed a cap from another old beater and the threads are catching. I still need to try something to fix the not smooth edge of the tank or else gas splashing around will come drooling past the...

BD owns the Craftsman name. To my knowledge, Sears has Husquvarna make their Craftsman mowers while MTD makes them for BD.

Sorry for the delay but here is a video of my problem. If I pull the cable with pliers, the throttle moves and it returns to idle when i let go of the cable. trigger problem

Same here - Honda 100 mini tiller except it was just dirty carb. From this and other stuff I have found, amazing what people throw away...

NO. the first diagram u posted is correct. I'll get a video when i get the chance.

Thanks. My problem is in part 1. In the "candy cane" shape slot, the ball sits with plenty of slack. I tried lifting the end to hook the top of the "candy cane" but as soon as I slide the kill up, it pushes the ball out of the slot to just sit there and back to step 1 again. So im not missing...

I have a problem\question on the trigger. It starts but when i squeeze the trigger nothing happens. I opened it and see a slot but nothing to catch the "ball" at the end of the cable. Can someone post a diagram so I can see what is supposed to be pulling the cable when i squeeze the trigger?? TIA.

Just to clarify: 1) “… TCP/IP and that came fro CERN in Switzerland “ 2 men from IBM(USA) wrote TCP/IP. It was approved as a standard in Switzerland like WIFI, USB, ISA, PCI, etc + many other standards(IT wise). 8) ….every Australian was deemed to have equal rights to a telephone . ( never...

The federal government has a full count of people who die on their site. it is lower than the previous year. Media made the virus bigger than it really was. (CNN was caught admitting just that) That's all i am pointing out. So I guess I am part of the conspiracy. I could go on further on false...

When u squeeze the trigger and release it. The throttle that turns returns to its position in the pic and hits a screw. Adjust that screw.

Did u look at the CDC site on TOTAL-TOTAL-ANY CAUSE of how many people died in 2020 vs '19 and '18. The total deaths were lower than '19. Pandemic.... I'll stop there.

Slomo, the TankWeld is the type of product I was referring to. Ill look for the Tankweld type. Sorry, I did not remember what it was called but i did see it before so Scrub reminded me of it. I was also looking around to cut off the bent threads and found gas tank cap and bung - don't ask, i...

Scrub gave me an idea(Thanks Scrub) of using a "stick" adhesive being it is harder so i think would hold its shape easier than goo. These threads are really messed up and the fact it is a tiller so it will bounce around and splash under use. Ill try the stick in a few days. Thanks Guys.

I just got a 70's briggs engine(8hp updraft fyi) where the threads on the steel gas tank are messed up. Any ideas on how to fix the threads? I was thinking if there is a pair of pliers with jaws to reform the threads...Does one exist??

Give me til tonight. Ill post my pic of my Tecumseh. Yours might not have the mark but at least with my pic u can see what position your crank should be in.

Lead acid batteries have different ideal charging voltage than the original battery type. Do some hunting for computer UPS batteries as I am sure u can get one that fits for less than $58. This one is close to what would fit. https://www.altex.com/12v-2.2ah-sealed-lead-acid-battery-w-f1-terminals

I fiddle my stuff and swap\modify parts here and there. As I mentioned before I have the McCul 510. While i got mine to work by rebuilding the carb(i think i got my kit from Randy...) I still have 1 quark with it that it won't idle(yes, i replaced all seals among other things). -SO- being a...

Other than replace the LM21(mine is '80s ish) back around 2016. The LM21 was like a Snapper(built like a tank) lite but still very good construction. I hope yours is still the same.

Maybe. I would check if there is play in the pinion shaft or the wheel itself. Some play and it can easily skip a tooth or not mesh properly thus making noises.

While people say carb cleaner\starting fluid will ruin motors, only if u run it for 10 min straight maybe. I use it all the time when i fiddle with stuff and have never ruined any. If I DO spray it numerous times, i just add some motor oil to the cyl itself JIC before going back and trying to...

While not the cheapest route but great for a bind(as was how i learned this) Home Depot sells carb kit that included 2 primers - one of which fits yours.

I got a McCul 510. the motor is similar to yours. First, loosen the gas cap and try it- your carb should only have 1 hose from the tank. Maybe the cap is plugged and not venting. Mine would run but i couldn't restart it. I found the plug was wet - running rich. I then experimented closing the...

Does Toro still use a belt in the blade stop? I ask if they change it because the honda is a PITA when it wears out vs buying a $8 v belt if the toros (that i've seen) saw ever wear out. I've seen hondas that broke\wore out though...

Anyone ever try one of these to knock loose a snapped exhaust bolt??? https://www.homedepot.com/p/TEKTON-3-8-in-Drive-Impact-Screwdriver-Set-7-Piece-2905/205674679 Cut a slot for the "screwdriver". Pounding it can knock the bolt loose???

Maybe they want to be like Mercedes - make it expensive to repair.(That explains why there are so many at junkyards for parts) So long as people whose item breaks say "May I please have another", the makers don't care if not laugh.

Sorry, naked chicks on Snap-on\Cornwell\MAC\etc. calendars, I'd rather talk about that...

You are looking in the wrong place. You need to watch which company makes the best commercial with the coolest looking engine in them. THAT will get you the super duper bestest oil...

I have a used pair if u r interested. 1 wheel is bald but the other one looks like 0 miles.

How attached to this edger are you? In my area you can find an edger like this for $20 left and right. Someone even had McLane edgers for $20 posted for over 1 month. I'm all for fixing old broken stuff but upgrading for the same if not less $$ is tempting.

"21 super recycler, 1 year or so old." It might be a little too late but isn't your mower covered for 2 years?

Personal advice - don't buy the mowers to fix and sell. Doing so, as u learned, parts kill any profit. The ones i get\fix\resell, I only pick up if complete and decent looking as a minimum. Although if the engine looks and pull feels good, then get it only to remove and test\cleanup\sell the...

I have yet to create that problem with them. The only carb I have ever had that happen was the Tecumseh VLV plastic carb and I didn't need to use these to clean out passages. As always, to each his own.

I use these: cleaner Sometimes, I need to file the passage to remove deposits.

On mine, the pressure relief(unloader) was stuck open. Find the spring. The nut applying pressure to the spring, loosen the nut. Hit the trigger a few times. Doing so on mine got the 'plunger' of the unloader to move knocking it loose and working properly. If still no go, remove the whole...

Is it working at all? weak but some pressure?? When u pull the trigger do u hear anything change?

I got mine off a used Sears mower. That's where i got the keystart, charging, etc cables and the electric start Quantum motor itself from. Ask around, maybe you can find a shop that will part mowers that owners don't want fixed.

They have been doing that since the late 80s. I mean Japanese brand VCRs started showing up from china since if not before the early 90s.

Nikon made their cameras there, hard drives were made there, it is the "Detroit of Asia"(for those of you who own a mercedes, look up where all body panels+ other mercedes parts are made...) All of these plus more are made in Thailand so I don't think they can be that bad.

Does anyone have a Husqvarna k760 saw or similar that is hosed that I could buy some parts off of?? specifically https://www.ereplacementparts.com/husqvarna-k760-power-cutter-parts-c-114486_118655_198127.html parts 8-10+ the bolt. Please PM me. Thx.

Depends- if yours is a Wisconsin engine, then it is awfully hard to find parts but take care of it and it should last many more years. If it is a Tecumseh you should find parts as needed.

So what is not correct? I use 40. I said nothing about how my oil compares to straight 40 or 10w30 weight oil 40weight oil is thicker than 30 when hot and my stuff rattle less because of it. Last time i checked I cut my grass longer than 1 minute so cold viscosity is a moot point. I change my...

Alot of stuff i own are 80's ish, a few 70's. I use at lease 10w40. It being thicker helps alot to minimize alot of the rattling.

Just stopped running with no spark. Tried swap sparkplug. Troubleshooting, I checked the points gap, and resistance open infinite and 0 when closed- being i disconnected the ground and from the ignition coil. I tried swapping the condenser(with a new one) - i want to test that R goes up but i...