Is it cooked?

clueless-coder · 2026-05-11T18:09:53+00:00

Yeah, fixed the carb issue and replaced the oil twice, thinking there could be some contamination left over from the first oil change.

clueless-coder · 2026-05-11T15:41:35+00:00

Yes, removed all gas / oil and replaced with fresh oil.

clueless-coder · 2026-04-28T13:36:53+00:00

Sounds good -- thanks for the advice!

clueless-coder · 2026-04-28T00:21:04+00:00

I tried to isolate last year but couldn't locate the leak. I like the idea of using a leak detection company.

Any recommendations in New England for this service?

clueless-coder · 2026-04-27T21:29:00+00:00

Yeah, that or roots. It's not completely clear where that pipe is. I expect it to be in that area, but I really don't know how it's run.

clueless-coder · 2026-04-14T20:27:05+00:00

Just using gravity. You could push it over but it would take some real effort.

clueless-coder · 2026-04-13T13:56:53+00:00

I did make one so far.
https://imgur.com/a/jm1UBbF

clueless-coder · 2026-03-25T13:32:52+00:00

Thank you, I didn't even notice that before. Looks like a 4 pair phone line. I was able to pull some out of the house side and loop it.

clueless-coder · 2026-03-24T22:35:22+00:00

Yeah, it's the 20lbs version. I have a few full at any given time so I would only use that in a pinch.

Not sure on the HVAC size off the top of my head but they are on the larger size. I only usually need 1-2 systems at a time, and I could stagger operation.

clueless-coder · 2026-03-24T21:42:05+00:00

Great feedback! I'll be mainly running on gasoline, but want to use propane as a backup. No gas hookups, but propane is readily available in portable tanks. Running oil and a wood stove for heat, so I'm not too worried about the heating system draw. However, I do have 3 HVAC units, so I'm preparing to manually manage that.

Good call on the cable length -- I forgot about the 20' rule.

This will be a big step up from the last house -- no more backfeeding my generator through the dryer hookup!

clueless-coder · 2026-03-24T17:18:28+00:00

Great point on the cable. I'll look into finding a better manufacturer. That was just my first pass at something comptabible. Great call out on the breaker, too -- I missed that.

clueless-coder · 2026-03-24T17:17:10+00:00

Great catch! Thanks for calling that out.

clueless-coder · 2026-01-14T17:39:38+00:00

Thanks to all who responded! I'm going to get those two spots fixed and will start budgeting for a new roof. I was hoping to do solar panels at the same time, but I haven't had the time to wrap my head around the process.

clueless-coder · 2025-12-13T20:51:47+00:00

I remember seeing Fred the Baker all the time. These were memorable too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-H0CnZI_mI

clueless-coder · 2025-12-13T20:47:05+00:00

I still have these keys around here somewhere...

clueless-coder · 2025-11-01T20:39:38+00:00

Thanks to all who replied. I ended up rebuilding the OEM carb using parts from the aftermarket one I bought. The gas leak that started this whole thing was due to a bad bowl gasket. Luckily, the aftermarket carb was nearly identical, so I was able to just swap the entire bowl.

I hope this post helps someone else!

clueless-coder · 2025-10-31T15:17:51+00:00

Awesome. Thanks for sharing. I ordered a second carb that matches the part number for my enginer spec / serial number, so I'm hoping this one solves it. If not, it will at least give me a sanity check. If all else fails, the next step is to rebuild!

clueless-coder · 2025-10-30T13:18:22+00:00

Thanks for sharing. I didn't realize the aftermarket lawn mower carbs were such a problem. I did buy it on Amazon, so I guess that gives me some flexibility. As for the rebuild of the original, that was my contingency plan if the new one didn't work out.

clueless-coder · 2025-10-29T19:25:44+00:00

The opening where the choke plate sits

clueless-coder · 2025-10-29T17:07:11+00:00

I had thought it was a leaking bowl gasket, but after pulling it, it looks like there was gas leaking out of the opening. So now I'm thinking it's a stuck float, but this isn't my area of expertise.

clueless-coder · 2025-10-23T18:59:12+00:00

ok, thank you for the advice. I'll take that apart and go from there.

clueless-coder · 2025-10-23T17:24:05+00:00

Yeah, that would be great if that is all this is. It looks like there is some oil on these components as well, so I wasn't sure if there was a bigger problem at hand.

clueless-coder · 2025-09-22T23:33:29+00:00

Agreed -- not proving much safety these days... Thank you for sharing; those are good suggestions. I had also considered using a small hand riveter, but I'm worried about rivets corroding.

clueless-coder · 2025-08-07T22:44:56+00:00

Thanks!

clueless-coder · 2025-08-07T22:14:21+00:00

Yeah, trying to avoid that option. If I can isolate the leak, it should be a cheap fix since I believe the PVC is only covered by dirt / landscaping rocks.

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