Recent content by rkpatt

About 4 years later after previous post on this subject, here I go again ...... I am about to replace a timing belt on a Accura TL V6 Series J engine. This engine turns CW ( vs CCW on some other the Acura and Honda models) so that if the breaker bars with the pulley holder plus some help from...

I ran into a situation where I needed a set of cable clamp pliers last weekend on aHonda radiator replacement project. They were not in stock at any of on there nearby chain auto parts stores (including NAPA) . Not sold by HF either. I wasted a lot of time getting the calmps with some of the...

Now maybe I can do some troubleshooting . Mower was purchased new at Lowes last yr. used for about 3 hrs total (very small yard). Fuyel was left in it of the winter. I drained the gas tank and refilled with fresh fuel . I starts but misses badly. I dissamebled the black plastic carb the best...

I am looking for a parts diagram for the new Briggs and Stratton 550EX vertical shaft lawmower engine - #s on engine - 9P702-0005-F1 PM if you need a FAX number. - Thanks

Ball joint separator tool- http://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-quarter-inch-forged-ball-point-joint-separator-99849.html FAIL - I stripped the threads when using a standard 1/2 ratchet. Maybe a hardened long bolt and nut would make it work but I wound up borrowing a better made version of this...

The torque require for taking it of probably due to either factory thread locking sealant like or loctite red or corrosion . When am I successful at removing the crankshaft pulley on my Gen 1 Honda CRV , I will be using an new bolt on when I renistall the pulley .

If I have to use heat to help loosen it , I think that I will go back with a new bolt .

When that bolt broke , were you using an impact wrench or breaker bar and cheater ? - Thanks

I just took mine to a general repair shop who has done many with a 3/4 impact. He said one time out of very many that the bolt broke while trying to loosen it with the big air impact . I offered to sign a waiver but he told me to go home and try again one more time. He told me that he prefers...

I have done this job before on a CW engine with the stater trick but recently ran into a tough one on a CCW series B Honda engine ( 1999 CRV) . I tried to loosen on a the cranshaft pullet on Honda series B engine and was unsuccessful using a 4 ft cheater on a 1/2 break turning a 1/2 supported...