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2019/08/16 19:15:15
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HondaHS828

Hinda HS828

Good afternoon. I have a honda HS828. It will not start(pull start only). I shoot it with starting fluid and it runs excellent. Carb has been cleaned twice. Valves checked for proper adjustment. I am at a loss...
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2025/04/15 06:54:09
Gabe

Need help diagnosing mower issue. Lx279 John Deere.

I've got an LX279 John Deere. (Engine KAWASAKI FD501V) That won't start. The (gear) in my New Starter Motor won't connect to my flywheel gear ~ to turn my mower over. Things to note: I have to wedge needle nose plyers against my Ground terminal and Positive Terminal on my starter soulin..
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2025/04/15 06:48:52
williamj46

Tecumseh 5.5 hp? plastic Camshaft

i got a Coleman Powermate generator as a gift, but the generator part was busted, so I figured I’d use the engine for a go mart project. I swapped out the carb, did some maintenance, and got it running. Pretty sure it’s a Tecumseh 5.5 HP engine. For some reason, these engines come with an all-pla..

2025/04/02 22:51:22
fbriggs

Vangaurd twin 20hp starter drag

Do all twin vangaurd engines use compression release. Have a friend that tells me he tore up his teeth in ringear and starter Bendix. Had an aluminum ringear and a plastic Bendix drive. Swapped out with a steel flywheel and starter with steel Bendix. Went to start after installing a new 300 cca batt..
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2025/03/28 07:36:52
pdmin

Honda GX160

I have an older Husqvarna tiller that is smoking. On a level of 1-10 the difficulty with re-ringing it. On a good day I operate on a skill level of ten (key words: Good Day)..
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2025/03/28 07:23:14
frankbat13

Pull starter on Tmax Falcon power Auger

Engine stopped running suddenly. Now pull starter rope jerks back hard and won’t pull. Any thoughts? Where could I find a manual and parts. Manufacturer’s website not much help. It is only 3 months old. Seems like something broke internally or is jammed. Had similar problem on honda power washer whi..

2025/03/16 19:31:53
StephanieD

Kohler 7000 oil dipstick

I am involved with a motor swap as a late enlisted advisor. . (I know) plus it’s located about 15 miles away. The motor is from an unknown donor and has a dipstick someone picked up off of something in the boneyard and stuck in the hole. The motor is like new, the zinc isn’t even scorched on the muf..
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2025/03/16 15:22:56
dahattok

Tillotson HD138A carb

I am trying to find the main jet and gasket NOS or used for the HD138A carb. Would anybody have one or know who might. I am in the middle of a rebuild. Thanks David...
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2025/02/09 15:58:52
Hasbro

Husqvarna 455 low compression

I put a new prime bulb in and while I was at it I replaced the drive sprocket and clutch put in new air filter and spark plug. Now really low compression. Won’t start. What did I do wrong..
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2025/02/08 13:21:27

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