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Hey all. Been a Looong time since I posted anything on here. Not even sure if any of the guys I used to talk with are still even on here! Anyways, here are my issues. I just did a motor transplant to my 1980s MTD Garden Tractor that I am fixing up, to a 17hp Briggs opposed twin. I bought it...

So my dad is getting rid of his old 92 4.3l 2wd s10 that has been falling to pieces for a while now. Had the thing for 7 years now and has almost 280k on it. He is going to call a company that takes junk autos for a reasonable price. So my question is, what parts should I take off so he can...

Hey guys, so i picked up these 2 weedwackers over the summer (you might remember the thread I posted about them) and I still cannot get them running to save my life. I knew it needed a new carb so I bought one and replaced the lines on it too. Now it wont start. I know it runs because I can get...

So I have an ad out on craigslist for wanted lawn mowers. I want one to make go fast and have a toy but a guy emailed me back about this Mtd white model. Since its a hydro I figured I didnt want it for a toy but he said to make an offer. I have pictures attached below but anyways, I want to...

So in the latest storm my aftermarket tiawan made starter failed. In the first big storm where it was really cold the starter gear didnt want to move up on the shaft to turn the engine, so I took the thing off, and put it inside to warm up. after I did that it worked fine. This time I tried the...

So, has anybody ever made their own tire chains before? i need some bad for my craftsman but they are to dang expensive! my dad can get chain form work which would be cool, but just curious how i would make them. thanks in advance.

I hope you and your families have a murray craftsmas!

So, here i am asking about chainsaw advice again. But I just picked up a huge job for clearing dead trees (there is like 20-30 of them on the property) and I have been using my dads ms170 (for those of you that read my last chainsaw post, yes i got my dad a stihl ms170 and he and i both like...

So my dad has decided to be extra cautious this year and he wants to get another generator. he has a 4000watt but it doesnt power the whole house like he wants. he is talking about getting a generac propane and gas one. i was just curious if any of you guys have worked on/owned/used one of these...

so i got my new carb for my 32cc trimmer today. so i hooked the thing all up and i got it running, but only on half choke. also it was pretty hard to start. i tried setting the idle adjustment but it didnt really do alot. i can also hit the throttle when idling and the rpms get high without the...

So, i'm looking to plow with my craftsman this year and i would like to get tire chains or an aggressive set of tires. i'm not sure what to get. my tires in the back are bigger then a normal lawn tractors so i'm pretty sure they will be more expensive correct? but would they grip better then say...

So, i'm going to get a brush cutter blade for my craftsman 32cc weed wacker. i was just curious if any of you guys knew what size it should be? should it be big like 10" big? or small like 7 1/2"? im looking at this one: Tri Arc Steel Blade Homelite McCulloch Trimmer Brushcutter Sabre Textron...

so i bought a new carb for the craftsman weed wacker i got. but my question do i have to set the carb when i get it new? i know i will have to set the idle but not sure about the carb itself.

so i want to get a set of knobby tires for the rear of my craftsman. i plow with the thing in the winter and also i wouldnt mind having some fun in the snow with the thing! but since my tires in the back of my craftsman are huge i would like to get a set of smaller ones for the same rim because...

So, I have never dealt with a string trimmer carb before so I figured i would ask the pros. i replaced all the lines and when i hit the primer bulb gas shot out of the hole on the plate so i took it off to see the problem (pic 1). the gasket under that plate has a whole in it and around the edge...

so i just got this pivotrim thing that was on tv. it was an impulse buy when i was in home depot looking for new fuel lines. it said it fits stihl so i figured what the heck. let me tell you this thing is sweet. cuts through grass like nothing and it goes through bryers pretty well too. i...

so i got this mower for free. i tried to start it but the return spring for the starter rope broke. also the deck isnt in great shape but its not bad. also the self propell doesnt seem to work. just thought i would ask and get some other opinions if i should just scrap the thing or fix it to...

So i did a job today and my trimmer is very sad. its an old craftsman with 1 sting hole head and its a curved shaft. he gave it to me to get me through last summer and since i havent been too busy this summer i figured i wouldnt go and buy a new one. well i swear i tinkered with the thing more...

My dad wants a chainsaw. He said he wants a good deal. I'm not sure what size he wants but i'm looking for your guys opinions. I personally like husqvarna stuff but I'm open to suggestions. Thanks in advance.

So, I am now in the process of trying to fix up my homelite 180 classic chainsaw but i havent got any luck. ive cleaned the spark arrestor screen in the muffler, cleaned the air filter, and cleaned the fuel filter. also i adjusted the carb and the idle speed but the thing still wont run on the...

So I was getting my 91 year old grandfathers trusty ole craftsman ready for the mowing season. After I finished I decided to take it for a spin and it drove like normal for about 5 minutes then shut right down. The model number is 917.253740 and its a 18hp briggs and the mowers year is somewhere...

so my homelite chainsaw will run and cut on half choke but it wont run when under load under load. i'll rev the engine all the way up then put it too the wood and then it bogs right down and shuts off. it also takes a long time to start. you can get the thing to idle when you start it but as...

So I have decided that I want a 16"bar for my new chainsaw. I am stuck between 2. the stihl ms 170 (30cc) for $180 or the husqvarna 240 (38cc) not sure what one if i should pay the extra 30 bucks for the husqvarna for the extra 8cc's or just get the stihl.

So I put all new bushings and thrust washers in my craftsman and when i turn left it still makes this clicking and it almost turns in a section. the gears dont slip or anything and both of the gears are meeting well but i still dont know what the problem is. can anybody help me out? thanks in...

So one of my teachers told me about this generator that you attach to your tractor engine and it generates electricity. He has an 18hp Farmall and i was just wondering if I could buy one for my lawn tractor. I have a 5000 watt already but I was curious so we have a backup. This blizzard up here...

So, what is the best all around company? Craftsman, Husqvarna, Poulan/weedeater, John Deere, Toro, Echo, Stihl, MTD?

My friend and i were doing some wood today and he decided to drop a tree while i was getting a drink and it got out of control and the tree landed right on my husqvarna 345! its okay though i think i have had the thing for like 3 years now? i was due for a new one since i want to do away with...

What kind of truck do you use for your business? I have been able to get away with using my 2000 chevy s10 4x4 (picture was taken last fall when it was not registered) and i can fit my blower, my push mower, and my 2 trimmers with ease. It gets pretty tight when i have to bring my riding mower...

So, a recent debate has come up. What kind of chainsaw would YOU guys buy? I love husqvarna but people are saying that they are the same as poulan and craftsman. I know a bunch of you will say stihl and husqvarnas are the best, but what would you buy? and please explain.

so, craftsman parts direct wont give me a direct answer on the motion drive belt of my mower. its a 2000, 20hp, 46 inch cut and the model number is 917272950. they send me this but this is for a tractor with a 42 inch deck. http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-number/144959/0071/917...

are echo chainsaws any good? i have never used one but i have always been curious because they make great trimmers and blowers.

Have any of you guys used/had/worked on a mcculluch eager beaver chainsaw? my grandfathers just quit on him the other day and he asked me to work on it. i was just looking for any tips you guys have on the thing. it doesnt seem like a popular saw. plus the thing is really small.

So, I was riding my craftsman around today and when I went to turn left it made a weird cracking noise, and then it stuck there so I turned left some more and then it freed back up. Is this the bearings in the steering column? I am pretty much clueless. Thanks in advance.

Re: Snow plow attachment So today I went to my local power equipment shop and i asked the owner (ive known the guy almost all my life) if he had any clue about the mounting bracket for the snow blade. Since its a mtd plow it wouldnt fit on my craftsman so i asked about MY yard machines. Come to...

So, I just got a sweet offer on my yard machines mower. I only bought the thing for $100 and my dads friend offered me $350. I dont know if i want to sell it or not Because that would mean me having to put the mower deck on my craftsman. I like using it as a tractor and i hope to plow with it so...

So today my friend calls me and said that he found the same thing as my bolens at the dump so i asked him to pick it up for me since he knew the owner and he got it for free!! all it needs is the fuel lines changed and i am in that process now.

My bolens straight shaft weedwacker finally quit on my today (rip) after i was running it to do a leaf job this sunday since it hasnt ran since august/september and it was running fine until BAM! the engine ceased, ant there is some kind of hole in the cylinder. i have never heard of this...

Just picked up a small homelite 180 classic with a 14" bar. Pretty cool saw, kind of like my dads(homelite super 2 with 16"bar) and i was just curios if any of you knew what kind of mixture it takes? also when i shut it off without the bar on the clutch likes to spin and make a weird noise that...

Do I have had a problem with my front left tire on my craftsman. There is a bunch of little pin holes inside the tread. Have any of you guys used slime tubes for anything? Or should I just buy a regular tube?

What kind of bar oil do you guys use? I use lumberjacks bar oil that i got from my dad but i dont think they make it anymore. I have heard of people using old oil from a car when you drain it out from an oil change but i dont really want to run that in my saw unless its really needed. thanks in...

does anybody know some sort of signs when the motion drive belts are in need of replacement on the craftsman mowers? I feel like my mower isnt going as fast as it should be. ive never had to deal with a worn out drive belt so i dont know if it needs replacing or not. thanks.

Any of you guys experienced in poulan or craftsman chainsaws? Im looking to buy a cheaper saw for backup but im not sure about them. I use my husqvarna 345 with an 18inch bar and i love it. so i would like another 18" bar. any input would be great thanks.

So I am looking for another chainsaw so I can bring it out and when the chain gets loose on the husqvarna i can just grab the other one and go at it. I dont really want to spend a whole lot of money ere since its kind of like my backup. I like the 18" bar. I have a husqvarna 345 now and I love...

So I am looking for another chainsaw so I can bring it out and when the chain gets loose on the husqvarna i can just grab the other one and go at it. I dont really want to spend a whole lot of money ere since its kind of like my backup. I like the 18" bar. I have a husqvarna 345 now and I love it.

I'm looking to upgrade my push mower in the off season. I have an older yard machines mower and it does a great job but i would like something with a bag. It doesn't need to be self propelled but if you think it would be good for me to get a self propelled mower then don't be afraid to say. Any...

So i just got this plow from a friend for free and he had this on his yard machines mower. but he sold the mounting bracket along with the mower. i want to put this on my 20horse caftsman. I cant find the mounting bracket for a craftsman mower but i cant find one. can anybody help me out? the...

I have a small lawncare business that i just started this past summer. but i feel like the price i charge is wrong. if i can do the job by myself and its not to intense then i cahrge 10bucks an hour but if i have to bring somebody else in to help then i usually charge 20bucks an hour. can...

Does anybody know where i could get a mounting bracket for my mower?

I just picked up a universal snow/dozer plow from a friend and I want to put it on my Craftsman mower. The problem is I cannot find the mounting bracket for it. could anybody help me out?