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The information in reply #4 was to test the starter and prevent buying a new starter if that made the engine crank .

On your starter remove the + red cable we see and screw the nut back on . Connect a jumper cable from the battery + to that terminal on the starter . Now connect the - jumper cable to the battery and the other end touch a starter mounting bolt .

Be careful to get a battery with the same + and - orientation or the cables may not reach .

If there;s a bad bearing that bearing assembly be a warmer temperature than one with good bearings . Kill it and feel them after it runs awhile and the noise starts .

I don' have a specific answer but if you still have the old blades reinstall those . If the noise stops we can be reasonable sure the noise has something to do with the new blades

Is it getting supplied with gas to the carburetor ?

And you're not very good with criticism . Improve your vocabulary .

I washed a ford P U engine with a very scant amount of water . It's no fun walking home .

Check air flow from the fan down and beyond to across the head and spark plug . Sometimes there is a restriction between engine and shroud .

Have you ever smelled the odor they produce when playing O possum ?

2 C clamps make connecting and disconnecting this battery takes less than 30 seconds . They also make good handles to transport a battery when standing vertical . If you don't have the skill to do this please don't .

=========================================================== Won;t crank and won't start are 2 completely different problems . I said " if it will crank and start " continue

If it will crank and start the engine don't do anything but maybe clean the terminals and cable ends with sandpaper until at least 1 area shines as new metal . Your mower will take care of any decline in volts , it's made to do that . If it is one that takes water check that and if low add...

A Infrared temperature gun will check exhaust pipe temperature if you have one .

From what i'm seeing on the spark plug you may want to consider taking a look at the spark arrestor screen . It could need cleaning . There's videos on the procedure .

RPM can be calculated with : RPM x drive pulley Diameter divided by the driven pulley diameter . Measure the dia. of the 2 drive pulleys pulleys and calculate the RPM difference of the driven . This isn't the answer to your question but i suspect someone will ask for the answer of the driven...

"The mower seems like it might have a mild, almost unnoticeable miss sometimes while not under load," ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A vacuum leak can cause that . There is more vacuum at low speed . Check hoses , carb...

The brush reminds me of one i modified to clean Cottonwood blooms from Condenser coils . Cut the handle off , chuck it in your drill and spin it for troublesome areas . Yes sir , i've done many things in my life other people don't do .;)

Not only electrical , it could be wise in some areas to be careful around machinery and equipment . My HVAC man sent this pic to me of a rattle snake in a unit . Why in there ? Most likely looking for mice .

vacuum or air but be certain the area between the engine head and the shroud is clean too . That air flow can be determined while the engine is running by holding our hand down around the spark plugs . It's possible for a mouse build a nest in that area overnight . That may not be possible for...

Try it without it and if it leaks then doctor it with anything recommended for sealing gaskets . A paper thin coat is the most i recommend . Hundreds of gaskets are sealed with a purchased sealer every day .

In western KS ive seen tractors stuck so deep they just wait until the ground dries

If the carburetor has a plastic float valve replace it with a brass .

Runs rough at idle , will it smooth out at hi speed ? If yes look for a vacuum leak .

For 60 years i've wondered what that thing was i saw mowing . OMG

Valve seals , if you by new seals possibly install instructions come with them . Long shot ? yes but free .

If the wheel rotates CW the nut usually loosens CCW .

A Vernier caliper can be bought for as little a 8 bucks and they are useful for numerous measurements . A digital more expensive is handy too .

If anyone needs a blade more balanced than grams , I have a antique powder scale i can get a blade to balance withen 5 grains . Postage pre-paid both ways .

I believe that switch in the open position is run and closed is kill it . The experience i've had a lawn tractor can be wired to kill the mag or not kill the mag in either position , depending on the wiring design and application . ie - the seat switch is open when off the tractor and that...

If the mower form mechanics could have the engine number they may be able to tell you which engine will bolt to the same holes and the size of the crank and drive pulley .

If you'll buy me a plane ticket i'll take that blade to Denver and get it balanced . If they can't do it Paris i believe is the next step up . :ROFLMAO: https://www.yellowpages.com/denver-co/crankshaft-balancing

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Feel with your finger for a ridge at belt depth . The drive pulley usually wears ( fails ) first from wear .

At 2 min he mentions the FLAT portion of the connector when there isn't a flat portion on a round connector . How to identify a flat .

I've seen 3 engines in my life that failed after the valves were lapped . All cylinders on a ford failed simultaneously after about 1,000 miles with broken rings from groove and ring wear . This lap job was done at a ford dealership . Second was a buddy that lapped valves of 1 cylinder on a...

My phone is such a bitch to accomplish anything i send pics from it to my email then transfer to a pic folder titled and dated . From paint.net the pic can be adjusted several ways . Cropped , size changed , color , contrast etc .

My pocket knife blade dead centered on the hole doesn't have that problem . :ROFLMAO:

Lets go back to the basics rather than spend more money . We know it has spark (at the correct time ) , air and gas because it is running part time but not starting when hot . Possibly some of the shop owners here can direct you a item that heat may cause no start . Fuel is a simple test (...

I'm reading post that are tightening 12 mm nuts like we did on a TLA Clark with 2-5/16" con rod nuts . :LOL:

OH , now i recall how we tested hardness long time ago . If it can be easily filed with a good mill bastard it's not very hard . If it files more like a Cold Chisel it's a tougher better blade . IMO

If it has spring loaded idler to tension the belt i would think a belt installed wrong would be evident ?

If impacts became illegal bolt manufacturers would go bankrupt .

Your county extension service may be more acquainted with those grasses in your area . Don't be surprised if they ask for a soil sample .

The oil use problem can be connected to the good compression reading . There may be mower mechanics here with tolerances of wear .

I've often wondered if younger guys know the oxidation needs removed from both components ? No , a clean shop towel won't do it . The oxidation is hard and a common wire brush won't do it either . I like the brush made to do that down to shining metal . I can't find it so i use my pocket knife...

I understood that deterioration by corrosion was causing it to spin . Would some of the various dielectric grease brands may work as well . II can recall i'll look for the ingredients on various brands .

Maybe those felts would prevent corrosion on the mower flat terminals too .

Do different brands of mower blades have the same hardness ?

Have new blades Hard Surfaced , Hard d. Old timers may call it Stu-Died . https://www.codinter.com/en/hardfacing-what-is-it-and-how-to-do-it-right/