Lawn Boy 10323 motor froze up after "freewheeling""

[exotion]

Its 2 cycle? That's different story I would have to agree with the above then pour some seafoam or marvel mystery oil into spark plug hole and run a little extra oil in the mix try to get it to spin.

 

[DIY Granny]

Its 2 cycle? That's different story I would have to agree with the above then pour some seafoam or marvel mystery oil into spark plug hole and run a little extra oil in the mix try to get it to spin.

I'm sorry, I should have mentioned that- like I said, I am new at this but learning. I will try the marvel if I can find some tomorrow- prob easier than finding sea foam. But thanks a million ! I have new hope

 

[Brucebotti]

DIY Granny,
I give you a lot of credit for sticking with it and trying to get it fixed. I can't even get the Granny that I've shared a tooth brush rack with for 34 years to even look at a mower. I've tried to convince her that riding on the mower will give her a good all around tan, but she's not taking the bait...:laughing: Keep trying, hopefully some of the experts here will get you through it. They are the BEST!
Bruce

 

[exotion]

I'm sorry, I should have mentioned that- like I said, I am new at this but learning. I will try the marvel if I can find some tomorrow- prob easier than finding sea foam. But thanks a million ! I have new hope

Can get either at most auto parts stores

 

[DIY Granny]

DIY Granny,
I give you a lot of credit for sticking with it and trying to get it fixed. I can't even get the Granny that I've shared a tooth brush rack with for 34 years to even look at a mower. I've tried to convince her that riding on the mower will give her a good all around tan, but she's not taking the bait...:laughing: Keep trying, hopefully some of the experts here will get you through it. They are the BEST!
Bruce

Thanks for the inspiration ! I've never claimed to know much but I'll always try to figure it out before I ask ( or pay ) for help. I've learned a lot and it's like my mom always said "your hands are washable". Off to find some Marvel oil :smile:

 

[DIY Granny]

Thanks for the inspiration ! I've never claimed to know much but I'll always try to figure it out before I ask ( or pay ) for help. I've learned a lot and it's like my mom always said "your hands are washable". Off to find some Marvel oil :smile:

PROGRESS, I think. I have been cleaning and oiling, tried the marvel suggestion, and now when I tip it on it's side I can get the blade to turn. Not sure, but that has to be a good sign. I did hear a little clanking but not sure what to tear apart next. I have the coil off and the vent thing that the spark plug goes into and unhooked the kill switch. I'm not sure why I did all that - but it seemed like the thing to do at the time. Do I need to dig deeper into the motor ? You guys have been GREAT !! Oh, BTW, it does not turn when upright YET

 

[exotion]

PROGRESS, I think. I have been cleaning and oiling, tried the marvel suggestion, and now when I tip it on it's side I can get the blade to turn. Not sure, but that has to be a good sign. I did hear a little clanking but not sure what to tear apart next. I have the coil off and the vent thing that the spark plug goes into and unhooked the kill switch. I'm not sure why I did all that - but it seemed like the thing to do at the time. Do I need to dig deeper into the motor ? You guys have been GREAT !! Oh, BTW, it does not turn when upright YET

Clanking sounds are hopefully the valves not something else. This is the next thing to check imo

 

[aandpdan]

Clanking sounds are hopefully the valves not something else. This is the next thing to check imo

Clanking sounds on a two-stroke, which doesn't turn unless on its side, sounds like a broken rod.

 

[DIY Granny]

Clanking sounds on a two-stroke, which doesn't turn unless on its side, sounds like a broken rod.

:frown: If the metal part behind the piston is the rod- then yes it is broken(along with some crumpled stuff on the other end) and so is DIY Granny. I'm not pitching it- maybe someday I'll see one by the side of the road with the part I need but I can't buy a new one and can't bring myself to throw away my Boy. I'll try to borrow my neighbor's for the rest of the season. I would like to thank everyone for all of your help. I learned a lot, tough pill to swallow but stuff happens. THANK YOU !!!!

 

[Two-Stroke]

Sorry to hear that. :thumbdown:

You're smart not to throw away that mower. It has lots of good parts on it and now you know how to take one apart. :thumbsup:

So you can check CraigsList as well as the side of the road to find another. Then you can have the joy of fixing that one.

Remember that you want a Duraforce engine if you want most of the parts to be interchangeable.

How did this happen? Was it ever run on straight gasoline (no oil mixed in)?