Recent content by Mick56

This is a C 600B tool roll, I haven't been able to find out what it holds. Size is 23" x 30".

If you push it over, you will have a big root ball to get rid of

Found this listing on ebay, has both addresses

The tool is marked Newark N.J. L.A. Cal

Thanks MAD, I did a lot of searching but did not find that. The tool does work well.

I've had this since the 1960's, I was told it is for gripping and removing a spring on drum brakes. It works good for that, but I can't find anything about it. The Thermacote Co. back then was a welding supply. Safe-T-Grip, Thermacote Mfg Co Newark NJ

The metal box has Hinsdale embossed on it, but are the tools in there Hinsdale? None of them have any markings, except for the numbers on the sockets.

Nice it allows the consumer to fix something on their own

Might have come with a faucet repair kit, like Delta or something.

If you have a stethoscope, maybe you could hear it

The fuel line comes out of the tank and goes to the fuel pump, which is higher than the tank. Then goes down to the carb, so there would be no gravity feed. Shouldn't need a shut off. That's why I'm wondering the purpose of the solenoid, as it isn't even working.

The 100 dollar part would exceed the value of the mower, and I dont really trust the China part. Am looking to see if I can get away with disabling it. Looked up a parts manual, and some had it and some did not. This engine has a mech fuel pump higher than the carb.

Have a 1992 John Deere rider with a K Series 12.5hp Kohler engine. The fuel shut-off solenoid has begun leaking gas from around the end where the crimping is. It has also quit working, the pintle is easy to move, but it does not retract when energized. A new one from JD is $100, a cheapie on...