ok need some general help .......

[KennyV]

If you have the clearance to allow it... that should work fine. :smile:KennyV

 

[okiepc]

i was thinking of drilling all the way through it with a 1/4 inch bit and putting a bolt and nut on it since it seems to be open on the end and there is room to do it. As hard as it was to turn before it broke i was worried about the chance of getting it out. What you think about drilling straight through and using a smaller bolt/nut with a washer.

good idea, give it a try:thumbsup:

 

[teachme]

Ok drilled right through the bolt no problem. I got a few questions about the valve adjusting as it wouldnt start this morning .
1. do you do it 1/4 inch past tdc or at tdc
2. some videos online recommend adjusting the exhaust valve when the intake valve is all the way down to be sure its releasing the pressure and some say do them both together what do you guys think.
3. not really a question but acknowledgement on my part i may have damaged or drained the battery before i got the valves adjusted so i am charging it until the charger says 100% then ill grab some battery for the volt meter and see if i got 14,5 volts while she is running if not ill get a new alternator. mainly need advice on questions 1 and 2 they seem to be a matter of opinion and yalls opinions matter to me anyways.

as always thanks in advance for any help you may provide.

 

[motoman]

A tip to keep you sane. Free hand drilling is prone to misalignment (off plumb). That can result in bad outcome. Think how to keep your drill motor (bit) PERPENDICULAR when drilling . Try using small "try squares," even 90 degree braketry and set them up if poss for ref as you drill. Once the hole is off plumb you cannot straighten it. The suggestion of a left hand drill is good.(H-Frt sells a 4 pak). Center punch carefully first. Go small diameter to start. Sometimes the drilling will loosen and back the broken shank out. Use a variable speed drill motor and go slow.

Edit: I think I've seen hand drills with levels built in-very handy. Also there used to be a "drill jig" set from H=Frt with various sized drill bushes. This jig sits on the drill surface @ 90 deg and controls walking of bit.

 

[teachme]

this video supports the adjusting the valves separately. what you guys think about that

Lawn Mower Repair Valve Adjustment - YouTube

 

[motoman]

The video is good and reminds me that there are different set ups for valve adjustments, depending upon make. The good part of this is to show the use of the feeler gauge to newbies although you cannot feel the drag of the feeler gauge he feels, that will come with practice. I suggest you always check your clearance after tightening. Even with the feeler gauge "trapped" as in the video it is common that the final lock down will reduce the clearance you have chosen. This is not good , esp on exhaust valves. Patience. This gentleman provides a real service. I think he may be the one who showed the poor man's trimmer voltage tester, diy this forum.

 

[teachme]

Ok gonna go get my volt meter today started fine yesterday and this morning but wouldnt start after i mowed for like an hour and let it set for 20-30 minutes not sure if the battery is charging or not. i had loaned out my volt meter going to pick it up today. would there be any way the valves could be getting out of adjustment while its running?

 

[motoman]

teach, Wouldn't hurt to check 'em. Especially since that was your first try?

 

[teachme]

I snugged em up good and ran fine yesterday and today.

is it normal for them to change?

 

[teachme]

ok so i charged the battery while i was out getting my volt meter and when i came back after charger was on the battery it showed 14 volts. once i removed the charger the battery started dropping normal i figure since its a 12 volt battery. mower started right up while it was running i metered it and it was increasing again. so mower is charging it ran it a few minutes cut it off tried to start again and while it was trying to turn over the battery dropped to 9 volts then once i released the key it went back to 12. i am thinking i have a bad battery. what you guys think. also this battery is only 220 cold cranking amps and 275 normal i heard to get 300-350 for this type engine 14.5 ohv briggs.