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Thanks for the heads up. I plan to run it dry after each use, and I use Sta-Bil every time I buy gas, although along with the 30 Horse Kawasaki on the 60" Ferris, I don't usually have gas more than 30 days old. We'll see how the durability goes

Excuse me while I laugh... Welcome the the Bozo club. We have ALL experienced similar "AHA!!!" moments, an epiphany of enlightenment which will provide opportunities to laugh at ourselves whenever the event is remembered ( or repeated!!! )

Common sense.... quality lubricants, changed as needed. saves headaches and money. Yes, current lubricants are much better than those of even the 70's and 80's, but especially in engines which have no oil filtration, an oil change every 20 hours or seasonally should allow your engine decades of...

Ok gents, I just installed a Briggs and Stratton 104M02-0197-F1 7.25 GT Vertical Shaft Engine as a replacement for the Honda GCV-160. This engine has had a few negative comments but I fail to find their rationale. This engine demonstrates how Briggs has stepped up their game on recent years with...

Thank you all for the replies. Measured with caliper, my crank actually measures .750..... 7/8 = .875. I'll likely have to go with a 7/8" shaft and simply replace the blade hub and drive pully with 7/8" components.

Thanks for the reply. This mower has maybe one season on it, and everything is in perfect shape...much better materials and workmanship than mowers currently available. With a new motor, it should out last my mowing days.

I have a Snapper RP215517HC (84905) 21" 5.5 Hp Steel Deck with a Honda GCV 160 engine, engine block markings: GJAEA-1742851, A1A*. Due to a bent crankshaft, I need a replacement engine and am having a tough time on line determining the correct engine with Snapper shaft dimensions. any help??