Recent content by 5ubtle

I think that a "driveway only kit" would probably include a socket set to remove AC cobra tri-wing wheel fasteners (knock-off spinners) and of course tri-wing birdfeeder nuts also.

OP is a troll.

Good job! ⭐

This seems more like a "pet peeves" thread. When considering buying something on Amazon, I always look briefly at the 1 star reviews. If they come from people who clearly don't have a clue, it makes me more likely to purchase.

It's probably time for you to spurge on a "whole" bearing. https://www.mcmaster.com/products/needle-bearings/needle-roller-bearings-2~~/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CP6G32YZ?tag=atomicindus08-20

1mm < 1/16"

Yes. Changed jet from #64 to a #70. Just FYI, mine was made by Rato.

I put a HF 173cc onto my Murray in 2016. I think that it's a good engine. I did have to re-jet it when new.

You might get better responses here if you can post pictures, exploded diagrams, schematics, etc. *If* I understand what you are asking; yes, the ball bearing and it's seat form a valve (the ball seals against the seat). By "The release valve isn't holding", do you mean that the ram won't stay...

Partially cover the carb inlet with your hand (or credit card, or whatever). :rolleyes:

My pressure washer did the same until I changed the jet. Figure out how to activate 'partial choke' as a test.

The only downside (that I can think of) to having the plunger up is corrosion over months (years of storage). Sounds good to me.

Thanks for telling us how you got along. Many people never tell us how it works out. The pump fills by creating a vacuum so that fluid comes in from the reservoir. If the reservoir vacuum gets too big, fluid can't flow to the pump? I don't know if it is normal, but I "live with" mine doing...

Give it a try. Ten years from now, when you take it back apart, you can decide if you like it.