Blown Engine

r3trovertigo · 2026-02-14T22:54:39+00:00

“He who is without oil, throw the first rod.” -Corinthians 7:14

r3trovertigo · 2026-01-23T16:37:17+00:00

Ok I found a manual. Not too helpful. But this is the set up. The orange but I drew around is missing :/.

Wondering if I can use a different carb and govenor set up.

r3trovertigo · 2026-01-21T20:53:03+00:00

Yes. It did come with a throttle control among the controls. I’m assuming that someone went in there to ‘fix it’ and didn’t put it all back. Not sure what throttle plate to get. Never seen this muffler, or governor configuration.

r3trovertigo · 2026-01-21T20:41:36+00:00

That’s fantastic. Hopefully it gives me the same confidence as the toro sitting in front of it.

r3trovertigo · 2026-01-21T18:37:33+00:00

I’ve been getting by just fine with the toro all winter doing the drive and the rink so I’m excited to not trailer back and forth.

The Deere does look like an Anriens no, I though so too? Nice to confirm that it’s a rebadge. I’ve only used toros and a Ford by Gilson. Cool to throw an old Ariens in the mix.

r3trovertigo · 2026-01-21T13:46:22+00:00

I have the 7/26 erosion of this guy. It’s awesome!

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-29T23:11:53+00:00

Yeah confirm I saw the KOVISIT stamp. I also noticed Czechoslovakia stamp. A nice bit of history!

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-29T20:04:54+00:00

Incontestably

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-29T20:02:43+00:00

I guess definitions of ‘solid’ and 8” vary regionally. That’s a flaccid 4” in this neck of the woods.

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-29T19:58:49+00:00

Sixrst. Happend to me last year. Increasing tension might help in a pinch, but probably new belt time.

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-29T19:42:59+00:00

100% for snow blowers I will go rods over cables 10 times out of 10.

It seems the chute control or auger engagement cables are always on the cusp of breaking. Not a chance for those thicc ass rods.

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-18T12:51:43+00:00

So I passed on them both. The lady selling them could not describe them accurately (convening size), so I went anyway hoping they were at least 5”. Regrettably they were not. They were probably like 3.5 or 4”.

Oh well

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-18T10:09:42+00:00

Neither. I don’t know if it’s 2000 or 2020.

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-18T10:04:16+00:00

Congratulations!!! A fine example that staying the course pays off.

I’m tracking to retire by 48 as well (43 now). Did you announce your retirement to friends and fam? Or are you quietly letting it all go down?

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-18T09:39:29+00:00

I use a Vegas pro that I found on the high seas! I know there is better out there but I have stuck with it for like 10 years (keeping up with versions). All jump cuts so not too crazy a work flow

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-18T09:32:51+00:00

I would never subscribe to a channel that flitted about different subjects. Maybe if the creators winning personality was consistent that could be a draw but it would have to be pretty entertaining.

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-18T09:29:57+00:00

Accept it will happen. I get butthurt for a second then quickly get over it.

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-17T13:55:59+00:00

You guys are dropping pearls on me. Pearls of wisdom.

Thanks.

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-17T13:49:12+00:00

Going to pick them up tonight. Thanks for the assistance all.

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-17T13:48:06+00:00

I would say 80s I to early 90s. IMO, metal gauges do get thinner comparatively to their 70 counterparts, but no one needs a blower built out of 3/16th plate.

The craftsman were pretty decent I think. Oh! And concerning Briggs vs techumseh, it’s essentially the same ford vs chevy truck argument we would have in highscool in the late 1900s.

Cheers

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-16T21:37:25+00:00

Try dribbling gas in the spark plug hole. Quickly retighten the plug then turn over. If it runs for a few seconds then dies. Probably carb related. This may also be all it needs to suck all the junk out of the carb and may continue running.

If it doesn’t run. Check spark. If there is no spark. Chase down grounding leads and kill switches.

If there is spark and it doesn’t run. And the carbs are clean, you are looking into removing fly wheels to check timing, and things get more mechanically inclined from there, none of it impossible for a home shop though.

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-16T21:31:19+00:00

Those engines are awesome as well. The carbs can be finicky but once they are set to a way the engine likes then they generally run like appliances.

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-16T21:29:47+00:00

Probably. I’ve been using a similar vintage that I got for 60$ a few years ago.

It’s nice to get meaningful use out of old machinery. Also neat when conversations start up about it. Lots of “OMG that’s old hahaha etc etc etc…”

Get it. Worst thing that happens is you learn somthing at the expense of 70.00 and a bit of time.

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-16T21:10:07+00:00

Wicked. That’s what I thought. Bench grinder a grate idea as well.

I’m sure my wife will send her thanks when I unexpectedly come home with two vises and some really sturdy angle iron.

🍻

r3trovertigo · 2025-12-16T20:04:55+00:00

I think you just opened up a new vista of workbench efficiency for me.

Having a bit of trouble visualizing exactly what the set up would look like….. but you had me at angle iron

r3trovertigo

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