8232 update

[Fireman 123]

Started working on my 1974 8232 today. The carb was full of old 'gunk' so I gave it a good cleaning and blowing out. The reeds were really clean, as was the crankcase behind the reed plate. I cleaned the tank and fuel line out. Got it all back together and after a few pulls the old 2 stroke spit & sputtered, and came back to life . Then gas ran out of the carb because the needle and seat are bad, but I've got a new kit I can throw in it. Took the muffler off to check the exhaust ports and they were clean as a whistle, and the crank was dry meaning the seal is good. The self propel tranny works good. I think I've got a good find here.

 

[Two-Stroke]

Started working on my 1974 8232 today. The carb was full of old 'gunk' so I gave it a good cleaning and blowing out. The reeds were really clean, as was the crankcase behind the reed plate. I cleaned the tank and fuel line out. Got it all back together and after a few pulls the old 2 stroke spit & sputtered, and came back to life . Then gas ran out of the carb because the needle and seat are bad, but I've got a new kit I can throw in it. Took the muffler off to check the exhaust ports and they were clean as a whistle, and the crank was dry meaning the seal is good. The self propel tranny works good. I think I've got a good find here.

That's unusual in my experience. I read somewhere that the exhaust ports should be cleaned once a year but I don't think that happens very often in the real world. :laughing:

You definitely have a good find. I really like the look of the 8232. It's distinctively a 1970s machine. That styling couldn't have occurred before or since.

 

[Fireman 123]

Thanks. As for the exhaust ports, I think that if the correct fuel/oil mix is used there shouldn't be much problem with them clogging up. But I will always pull the muffler and check whenever I start working on a mower I just got.

 

[Two-Stroke]

Thanks. As for the exhaust ports, I think that if the correct fuel/oil mix is used there shouldn't be much problem with them clogging up. But I will always pull the muffler and check whenever I start working on a mower I just got.

I think the newer formulations of two-stroke oil help a lot. The new stuff burns more completely - or so I've read.

The problem with most of the mowers I find is that the muffler probably hasn't been removed for over 30 years so the engine has the accumulation from all those years of use with non-modern oil.

This thread needs a model 8232 photo -- here goes:

I have a feeling that exhaust clogging is this 8232's main problem. There's a distinctive sound that the engine makes when it's clogged and this one has it.

 

[Fireman 123]

Your mower looks to be in good shape. Need to get it running good. My other 8232 needs some work. I loaned it out to a family member and the starter rope broke, but they got a little carried away taking stuff apart to fix it. The armature plate was taken off and the needle bearing fell out of it. I've got a new seal but need a bearing as well to get it back together. I guess I need a wal mart weedeater brand to use as a loaner haha.