I hit a rock...

[Tikal]

It is possible to change the shaft, but the engine will need to be taken apart and put back together.

Could you give me some direction on how to change the shaft? Thanks for your help!!!

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[BKBrown]

If you have not had some experience with this type of thing and have the right tools, I would not suggest trying to do this yourself.

 

[JDgreen]

If you have not had some experience with this type of thing and have the right tools, I would not suggest trying to do this yourself.

Oh heck, BK...ain't this a do-it-yourselfer type forum?

First: Unbolt, unscrew, remove, or otherwise dissassemble everything that is attached or in the way of your bent part or part.

Second: Replace the bent part or parts with unbent ones.

Third: Reassemble everythinbg in the exact reverse of dissassembly.

Simple, ain't it? :laughing::laughing:


But to be honest, although I am skilled and have plenty of tools, I would hestitate to undergo this process on an inexpensive mower. By the time you add up the cost of parts, gaskets, etc. plus the time required, it is hard to justify the expense of repair. If it was a $450+ mower, maybe, but otherwise, not worth it.

 

[KennyV]

Could you give me some direction on how to change the shaft? Thanks for your help!!!

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While it is most likely more involved than you will want to get into... changing the crank MAY become necessary...

If you are at the point of 'what ever it takes' to make this mower run again... Give this approach a try... you will not have much to loose, and I have seen this work more than once...
YouTube - ‪Brigg's $ Stratton bent crank repair redneck style‬‏
Just pay attention to what your doing and post back with your results... :smile:KennyV