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The term "restored" has many meanings. LOL

Hello S., Made cheaper is certainly the point. That does not mean they are cheaper to the consumer. In todays "for profit" world, everything has become inflated when it comes to costs. For my own older stuff, I opt for tubes and run the tires until they practically fall apart.

Is this a real person? Sounds suspicious to me.

Water= H2O which is 1 part hydrogen and 2 parts oxygen. It blasts carbon off the piston tops and upper rings when used sparingly. Basically, it is glorified steam cleaning the top end of and engine in-cylinder. I grew up learning how to de-carbon engine top ends back in the 60s-70s before...

Can you provide a picture of the generator itself? Is this a B&S storm responder?

If it does not already have an oil filter, then the engine was never equipped to have one. The JX75 had a couple of varieties. One engine was a basic oil slinger design and the other had a small oil pump in the sump with a baby oil filter. The ones with the oil filter were the "higher priced"...

I don't recall any '74 B&S flat head engine having any kind of compression relief. This problem sounds like and intake valve that has worn into the valve seat and the valve lash is no longer there. It is rare for an old flat head "L" engine like this to still be around, but they do exist...

What's to overthink? The machine was not running properly, and you took the WAG method. "Been there many times". In reality, the anti-backfire solenoids get gummed up from fuel additives and many end up stuck with rust due to Ethanol fuel collecting moisture in the fuel tank. The first thing...

I have just used plain old grease to stop fine bead leaks over the years. Of course, I also clean the rim bead areas with a drill and wire brush.

If the tires are old and weather cracked, they will leak at the cracks (Micro leaks). You are better off replacing the tires or putting tubes in them. Lawn equipment tires are made much cheaper and lighter most of the time than any automotive. tires.

Hello Star Tech, Do you have a parts source for these two O-ring part numbers? The upper and lower O-rings are slightly different dimensions.

Item #22 without the knob. https://www.partstree.com/models/zt1-54-kh-fab-17areaca010-cub-cadet-ultima-54-zero-turn-mower-fab-deck-kohler-2020/engine-accessories-26/

A battery charger boost/crank mode is only used when connected to an installed battery, not has a standalone to crank an engine. The problem with AI is that it is fueling stupidity.

The info that Bentrim provided had the jet sizes off the side on the carburetor parts breakdown. The minor slow surging happens when both loaded and unloaded. It was fairly bad at lower RPM in idle control mode until I initially drilled out the pilot jets. I'm still waiting on the Honda pilot...

I've gotten a couple of good engines through eBay in recent years. You have to make sure the seller gives some history and details of how it has run. If they cannot give any details leave them alone. Facebook marketplace (local) is also pretty good.

Thanks R., My filter is branded Generac but there is no telling who their factory supplier is. One thing I noted is that it made no difference with the high RPM slow hunting of the RPM if the air filter was installed or not.

Hi B., I knew most of the portable generators are 2-pole to keep them affordable, but I have not dealt with many RV models except for servicing and carburetor replacement. I was not aware that they were 4-pole designs. Makes sense though to keep the noise and vibration to a minimum. I sold a...

Thanks B., Great information to add to my service manuals.

Hello G., If they are the foil layer gaskets and not damaged, they will still work fine. Many new replacement head gaskets are now designed that way. Of course, they now use the term "improved". The engineers made a mistake years ago when they switched to the cheaper graphite coated "one time...

On a side note, about the 2004 sable. Make sure you get the rear struts designated for taxicab/wagon. Regular sedan ones are built too light. I have owned a small fleet of Sable and Taurus vehicles over the years. I especially like the 3.0 DOHC models.

Check under the engine for cracking around the mount bolt hole areas. If you have most any older repair manual, it will have a universal bolt size torque chart in the very front or back of the book, so look there. Universal bolt torque charts are also available online. Can you pull the plug and...

Hello NC, I also agree with the others. Our members are bringing up some key things to check. Being that it was likely sitting for a long time (which garden tillers do), the possibilities are many. Take a systematic approach and make sure to check the simple stuff first. Make sure to keep...

Hello D., Did you verify it has retainer fins to hold both sides of the fuse? I could also be for a auxiliary lighting or electric power steering system. If the option is not installed the slot may have been left empty on purpose.

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Hello N, These calibrated pilot air bleed jets have to work in concert with the main fuel jetting tolerances. Changing main jets is an option but usually but results in an over lean or over rich condition. This is where the bleed air jetting is vital to get the desired air/fuel mixture...

Hello N., If there is a will, there is a way, but never be willing to just walk away (Old military training) I actually still have the old B&S Master special tool kit from back in the early 80's and have never used many of the tools specified in the service manual because customers did not...

Hello Tiger, It is just the way the consumer market trends go. If it is pleasure equipment they can have fun with or need to make a living with, they will be more inclined to spend the money to keep them going. Most of the commercial lawn equipment folks around my area are locked in with...

Hi Tiger, The little "miracles"(pilot jets and main jets) are made by automated manufacturing in the thousands, then spit out into an assigned bulk supply bin. When they get to the carburetor assembly line area, there is some poor soul installing them at a such a rapid rate that they do not...

There is usually pre-installation paperwork with a new engine if still in the factory box.

Welcome to the forum, we are to help if possible. For any machine you need help with we need: A brief description of the problem(s) The chassis manufacturer product label information The engine ID label information or number that are stamped/ etched on the engine. This is how we can help...

Things must be slow to take in a worthless restoration project. I bet they bail on you just for the diagnostic and estimate billing. (hope not)

This is likely an internal transaxle problem from your description.

Hello K., Welcome to the forum. We need the product label information that is on the chassis frame or under the seat area. My allotment of wild guesses has been cut off until the new year's. (playful sarcasm)

Clean it with carb spray really well and let it dry for a day, then apply a thin coat of Permatex ultra black RTV and let it dry for a couple of days. Don't get carried away with the RTV. Let it dry the recommended 72 hours to fully cure. Test it to see if it peels of easily. If it does not...

You may have to come up with a spacer if needed...

Hello H., Welcome to the forum. If you need help, just ask, but always provide us with a brief description of the problem(s), product label and engine identification information so we can help you better. Some of the past requests have dragged on endlessly due to a lack of equipment information.

Were old. What are your intensions? We help people with repairs, not pander to shady characters.

Welcome. If you need any help with your equipment, make sure to provide us with your chassis ID label information and the engine build label or number located on the engine. This will make the effort easier for all of us instead of dragging on trying to get information and make a bunch of guesses.

Another option that I have used is to drill 4 small holes in equally space areas of the tire, near the rim, then fill the tire with canned expanding spray foam and tape over the hole until the foam cures solid. There are examples online for reference. The rims are likely no good to try and...

Why not check into solid airless tires? They are being made for many zero turn mowers these days. You will need to take measurement of your old tires and rims along with the axle shaft diameter. eBay and Amazon have a variety.

It's a shipping attachment so the throttle mechanism does not get damage in shipping. Do not attempt to adjust the governor shaft on this new engine because that would immediately void any warranty.

If this were a customer and not my own, I would go with the aftermarket, but I'm stubborn when it comes to staying with OEM if possible. The air bleed (pilot) jets on most are easy to access, it is the searching and waiting for parts that suck and it is not right to ever charge a customer for...

Thanks, That is good to know. At the moment I only have a 2-digit code reader for Polaris and mid 2000 Harley's along with a couple of special sensor testers. Most of the time just following through the special key on code sequence will provide a digital readout on the odometer, other times...

Hello Star Tech, If they are servo-controlled throttle they maintain a close target speed goal of 60Hz (3600 RPM). When it comes to the conventional linkage type with a surge spring I try to set them at 61.5Hz under no load conditions and then test for governor droop under full load. I seldom...

Hello ILENGINE, Even though we are straying off the current subject a little, this is an interesting question you pose. Most I have seen require a dedicated scanner/ code reader platform, but I have seen OBD adapters offered for various UTV's and other equipment, not sure if the communications...

Hello N., I just threw away 3 bleed air pilot jets this week due to broken off pin drill bits while working on my own generator. Honda clone pilot jets have the same dimensions as the ones I need, but the O-rings are just a little too fat. Another key item to inspect carefully with a...

Hi Star Tech, As stupid has people have gotten, fewer and fewer can even explain in detail how a carburetor even works. I have read all the books about theory and understand them well, but they can still be a "crab" once in a while. Engineers have picked up on this industry trend, so whole OEM...

Hello R., Fortunately, the 15KW Generac portable I have is the earlier version that has a Hertz adjustment on the main processor behind the outlet panel. I have it adjusted to 60 Hz (Back when it was tested while running at a steady high speed with no load. Late last night I did locate some...