Got started on the 1014 edger today

[Lawnboy18]

You got some mad talent doing that!

 

[d_sharier]

There is a starter pulley on ebay with a blue handle
Lee

I'm on it brother, thanks for the heads up. Did the link for the red handle I sent you pan out?

You got some mad talent doing that!

I appreciate the compliment. I enjoy this. Turning wrenches on customer stuff "pays the bills" This is what I do for fun. LOL When it's all said and done, I'll sell it and use the money to fund the next LB project. My house is on a city lot that is less than .25 acre ( I thought it was bigger, but I just looked it up). I have managed to convince my wife that the 8 or 10 LB's, the 2 Simplicity garden tractors (deck, blade, tiller) The Stihl 036 PRO and 009L, The Echo PAS system w, trimmer, brush cutter, edger, and blower, the Echo Pb755t, the Mantis tiller and the Toro snow blower are necessary for property maintenance. LMAO It sounds way crazier reading it!!! But alas, I can keep no more. I made a deal that if I keep something, I will then get rid of one. I really hope to find a Snow Boy sometime in the future. I think that would be worth keeping!!!!

 

[Lawnboy18]

I appreciate the compliment. I enjoy this. Turning wrenches on customer stuff "pays the bills" This is what I do for fun. LOL When it's all said and done, I'll sell it and use the money to fund the next LB project. My house is on a city lot that is less than .25 acre ( I thought it was bigger, but I just looked it up). I have managed to convince my wife that the 8 or 10 LB's, the 2 Simplicity garden tractors (deck, blade, tiller) The Stihl 036 PRO and 009L, The Echo PAS system w, trimmer, brush cutter, edger, and blower, the Echo Pb755t, the Mantis tiller and the Toro snow blower are necessary for property maintenance. LMAO It sounds way crazier reading it!!! But alas, I can keep no more. I made a deal that if I keep something, I will then get rid of one. I really hope to find a Snow Boy sometime in the future. I think that would be worth keeping!!!!

A man can never have too many tools. I love old lawn-boy mowers, but never have the time to work on them. I just keep them in the backyard. One was working and I used it, but it shot a spark plug. The other one starts when it wants to.

How are you liking that Mantis tiller? I got the STIHL Yardboss (similar to Mantis) for the dethatching and power broom attachment. I love it. I only had one problem which was a carb defect fixed under warranty.

 

[d_sharier]

I love the Mantis. It is just about perfect for the jobs it is intended for. I have had a few of the Stihl Yard Boss' in the past, and those are a fine machine too. The Mantis has the same 21.2 cc engine that most of the base model Echo equipment has. It is a lightweight, bullet proof, and torque'y engine. That engine has made Echo a ton of money. As far as the Mantis goes, again, just about perfect. In comparison to the Stihl, it is much lighter and less bulky. That is why I chose it. It stores much easier. I know that Stihl added the wheel dolly as a catch point, Mantis offers one as well. In my opinion they are a hassle. The angle never fit my height to use it without hurting my back. For me it just made the whole unit bigger. Now, I did put the kick stand on my Mantis. It is a nice option. The Yard Boss is a fine piece of equipment;however, for my needs the Mantis is a better fit. I only use it for tilling too. I am partial to Echo trimmers and blowers. Stihl does have me on saws though.

 

[gearnoggin]

I had a mantis briefly. It was a little power house! Nice job on the edger. I would love to year down my 7226 and restore it.

 

[Lawnboy18]

I love the Mantis. It is just about perfect for the jobs it is intended for. I have had a few of the Stihl Yard Boss' in the past, and those are a fine machine too. The Mantis has the same 21.2 cc engine that most of the base model Echo equipment has. It is a lightweight, bullet proof, and torque'y engine. That engine has made Echo a ton of money. As far as the Mantis goes, again, just about perfect. In comparison to the Stihl, it is much lighter and less bulky. That is why I chose it. It stores much easier. I know that Stihl added the wheel dolly as a catch point, Mantis offers one as well. In my opinion they are a hassle. The angle never fit my height to use it without hurting my back. For me it just made the whole unit bigger. Now, I did put the kick stand on my Mantis. It is a nice option. The Yard Boss is a fine piece of equipment;however, for my needs the Mantis is a better fit. I only use it for tilling too. I am partial to Echo trimmers and blowers. Stihl does have me on saws though.

I love the wheels! Very usefull for dethatching and powerbrooming. I don't use it a lot for tilling tho.

 

[ScooterBob]

Da-a-a-ang!! - I'm LOVIN' the work on the edger, dood!! Just FANTASTIC!! You know - I think you can those handle grips, in white, from McMaster that look just like that ..... I got some gray ones for my Mobylette that were dead ringers for the OEM ones - only they didn't have the "Flying M" on them. the clean-up job is pretty spanky, however ..... I don't think a feller could squall about original ones looking that good! Can't wait to see the "DUNN" pics ... I'm gonna have to learn to navigate this forum better .... this stuff is great!!

 

[d_sharier]

Got a little more done. I am still waiting on the gasket set and lower seal. Then new bearing and upper seal came a few days ago. Luckily, I have found a blue starter handle too, it should be here this week. I am in the process of painting the green pieces now. I am going to let the beige stuff cure for the rest of the week. Then they will get wet sanded with some 600 and topped off with some auto-grade clear coat. After that, 2500 and buffed. My plan is to get the crank case, cylinder, and armature plate sand blasted this week.

 

[d_sharier]

Well, I am getting close! I couldn't find an OEM replacement blade, so I bought an aftermarket one and painted it. Turned out great. I got most of the metal done. Still need to clean up the cylinder. I measured everything and, much to my surprise, all is within spec's, so I am going to keep it original. I am going to replace the upper bearing and seal, as well as the lower seal. It will get all new gaskets too. It ran really well before I tore it down. I love these engines, damn near bulletproof. I tore the recoil apart and cleaned 50 years of grease and crap out of it. It will get a new rope and pinion gear. I found a blue handle that should be here soon. Tomorrow the carburetor will get all squared away. I sped up the curing process and got everything cleared already. This weekend it will get labels and buffed. I found an OEM air filter, but seem to having trouble locating a belt. The one that was on it was oem OMC, but it is in rough shape. I may have to go aftermarket on it too. I am shooting for this weekend to have it all finished up, we will see!!!

 

[unclelee]

Looking good big brother. ..did ya get the handle from eBay?
Lee