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    slomo reacted to Birdie@Highland's post in the thread vibration with Like Like.
    I found out a connecting rod broke on one cylinder.New motor on the way.
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    slomo replied to the thread Spindle failure.
    I would say try a different grease. If it is sticky, once the grease is wiped away then you have zero lubrication. Sticky greases do not...
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    Davenj4f replied to the thread Spindle failure.
    I like that thought. I will do next time I have them off. Or feel real industrious and not tired !! I hadn't thought of that, thanks.
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    Auto Doc's replied to the thread Spindle failure.
    Honestly, I would plug the bottom weep hole and put one in the top. With a weep hole at the bottom, it will never keep grease for very...
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    Birdie@Highland replied to the thread vibration.
    I found out a connecting rod broke on one cylinder.New motor on the way.
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    tim4 replied to the thread Engine quite loud.
    I did not mow with that one I only repairred it. I put a different muffler on it and it is a little quieter and the customer said it was...
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    tim4 reacted to slomo's post in the thread Engine quite loud with Like Like.
    Ear plugs. I hope you are wearing ear protection, eye protection, long sleeves and a hat.
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    slomo reacted to Auto Doc's's post in the thread Ventrac Customer Service with Like Like.
    People who have money don't have time for peasants. LOL.
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    Davenj4f replied to the thread Spindle failure.
    Forgot to add, it's usually the bottom bearing that goes bad.
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    Davenj4f replied to the thread Spindle failure.
    The spindles already have a weep plug at the bottom. After two days of mowing, i can pump 10-15 times to fill back up with grease. I...
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    Auto Doc's replied to the thread Spindle failure.
    Hello Davenj4f, Most people drill a 1/8" weep hole near the top (on the side) of the spindle housings. This allows heat expansion...
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    Auto Doc's replied to the thread Ventrac Customer Service.
    People who have money don't have time for peasants. LOL.
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    slomo reacted to Rustbox F700's post in the thread Scag Wildcat crank, no start issue with Like Like.
    Coils checked out good, found it will start only with the choke fully on, going to go through the carb and clean it
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    slomo replied to the thread Ventrac Customer Service.
    WHAT? They sell multi-thousand dollar yard toys and can't even answer the f'ing phone? That pizzes me off. Wow......
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    Verify the fuel shutoff solenoid is working correctly. When they fail it will only allow a tiny amount of fuel through if the engine is...
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