The Brain
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got away w/ one more spring/summer however she died mid fall just when I got the bagger adjusted hate to have to rack 1/2 acre of leaves.
worn out cam preventing ignition the drag on the starter was to much the starter is officially dune this w/ battery at 12.6 VDC. I've been adjusting valves however I believe the cam lobe is so worn it won't hold adjustment.
orginale engine 2009 snapper 12.5hp intex .344cc 219907 0131BL 0864307A
possibilitys
1 new engine swap. $500.my snapper came w/ a 12.5 hp intex which is the correct amount of power like for overgrown grass, the engine I've picked is 1hp less any opinions.
the 12.5 hp isn't available new so next choice is 17hp but I'm not sure of it being a direct swap plus 17hp would be way to overkill for my 1/2 acre.
https://www.kohler-engine-parts.ope...ngine-21r8070072g1-115-gross-hp-intek-p-35864
there website states it replaces my orginal engine so I'm hopping it's a direct swap.
I assumme the pulley on the crank isn't included w/ new engine?
I've read that this pulley is difficult to remove and reuse?
2.cam swap + new starter $99. cam $50.
https://www.google.com/search?q=sna...QAw&biw=1024&bih=447#spd=11786278345877675913 would require a few special tools like
fly wheel puller/valve spring compressor.
I think a cam swap could be done because she runs strong so I assuume bottom end has lots of life.
3.brand new snapper mower is chinese nuf said.
I did se e a ebray used engine for $375. however the seller won't respond to a couple ?s so I pass on him.
I have the bagger adjusted works great. will I have to reuse my old muffler I've read the new catalictic converter inside muffler will burn the bags webbing is this true or false?
I only attached one image not 2 as shown.
thanks for any advice TB
worn out cam preventing ignition the drag on the starter was to much the starter is officially dune this w/ battery at 12.6 VDC. I've been adjusting valves however I believe the cam lobe is so worn it won't hold adjustment.
orginale engine 2009 snapper 12.5hp intex .344cc 219907 0131BL 0864307A
possibilitys
1 new engine swap. $500.my snapper came w/ a 12.5 hp intex which is the correct amount of power like for overgrown grass, the engine I've picked is 1hp less any opinions.
the 12.5 hp isn't available new so next choice is 17hp but I'm not sure of it being a direct swap plus 17hp would be way to overkill for my 1/2 acre.
https://www.kohler-engine-parts.ope...ngine-21r8070072g1-115-gross-hp-intek-p-35864
there website states it replaces my orginal engine so I'm hopping it's a direct swap.
I assumme the pulley on the crank isn't included w/ new engine?
I've read that this pulley is difficult to remove and reuse?
2.cam swap + new starter $99. cam $50.
https://www.google.com/search?q=sna...QAw&biw=1024&bih=447#spd=11786278345877675913 would require a few special tools like
fly wheel puller/valve spring compressor.
I think a cam swap could be done because she runs strong so I assuume bottom end has lots of life.
3.brand new snapper mower is chinese nuf said.
I did se e a ebray used engine for $375. however the seller won't respond to a couple ?s so I pass on him.
I have the bagger adjusted works great. will I have to reuse my old muffler I've read the new catalictic converter inside muffler will burn the bags webbing is this true or false?
I only attached one image not 2 as shown.
thanks for any advice TB
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