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Troybilt horse

Hello, my troybilt 46” horse, Model 13AT78BT023, would not turn left, YouTube showed need replace steering shaft so replaced, replaced and still same problem, finally found it was grass accumulated in steering gear plate ,cleaned and turned ok, then after mowing few minutes the steering would not tu..
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2025/06/03 08:49:37
1xboiler

Need info on small briggs engine, flywheel swap.

I have a Briggs 3.5 Vertical shaft engine on 70's model Hahn tiller. Motor gave out, trying to find build kit, no luck. Question, Can I take the Heavy flywheel off this old Briggs (1983?) and put it on a newer Briggs mower engine? I am aware of the balance issue that mower engines use the blade as a..
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2025/05/29 18:21:27
AndrewAtJacks

(Another) Site Admin

I'm a member of the IT team at Jacks. Figured since no one in IT was set up in here, someone had to. I plan to stay mostly behind the scenes...
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2025/05/28 20:44:57
Isbell

Joined looking for Tucumpseh H35 info

I do all my engine repair on 6 cars and multiple tools. I am getting too old to crawl on my back under cars so recently I let young men do that stuff...
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2024/09/04 15:22:33
markedenfield

Model Number

I found an older BG 4 HP on the side of the road last week and disassembled it to see if I could get it running. The model/type number is 100212-0464-01. Everything I'm finding in parts houses has a 99 at the tail end of the "type" number - not 01 as depicted on mine. Anyone know if parts with a 99 ..
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2024/07/29 19:15:32
Robert992000

Introduction

Hi everyone I play repairing all kind of small engines!! I had my certificate as a small engine Mechanic since 1980 but do to a severe accident I never touched anything since 1999.I loved it had my own business repairing selling buying all kind of small engines...
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2024/07/29 16:27:00
Windward111

Old Craftsman shredder/bagger needs new fuel tank

I'm looking for a gas tank for an old Craftsman shredder/bagger. Model #917270050 or 917270051. The specific Craftsman part number is 33788. Neither Sears parts direct nor Craftsman has the part. An extensive search has not been successful. Are there any 'salvage' yards for old parts I can contact? ..
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2024/05/25 07:56:06
oldnslo

New member from sunny AZ

Hello, and greetings. I really enjoy these repair forums and the tool forums. I'm pretty self contained when it comes to repairing things/projects around the house and garage, but sometimes I get stumped and reach out for help. I've got a gaggle of tractors, a few cars, trucks and there might be a H..
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2024/05/23 14:10:00
DN

Hi. I'm DN

Greetings to all professionals and DIY learners ! I'm hoping to learn and share here; Thanks to all for being here. We have a real hodge podge of lawn garden equipment in need of servicing that we can afford - DIY as much as possible. The most recent problems to solve involve a circa 1994 TroyBuilt ..
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2024/05/23 14:05:00
SavageNature

SavageNature Reporting!

Good day all,Many time mower, first time repairer.Recently bought a used 2014 Craftsman T2400 17.5 briggs. crapped out in a month.. First time owner of a ride on.After many YouTube searches/videos and my issue unresolved- I found Jacks Small Engines forum.Needless to say, the help here has already b..

2024/04/09 12:15:16

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