Recent content by seagiant

Hi, Well, it has a Throttle? I like starting engines low, letting them warm up a few and then bring them up to speed. That's me, Old School, I guess!

Hi, It's fine, I wanted the Fuel Shutoff, easy to get to and in the open... Thanks!

Hi, Well, back to Predator Engines... Was not happy with the Fuel Line, as I like a real Fuel Filter and a Fuel Cut Off Switch. I like to burn out Gas in the Carb when I'm done, that gets rid of standing gas and also shuts the Fuel Tank down so no gas leaking through the Carb and going...

Hi, Mine was made by RATO also, which seems to be good news, they have a good rep from what I have seen! Where did you get that Jet, at??? The key identifier is RV170 PRO, which is the engine platform. Based on replacement parts listings and industry information, the RV170 PRO 173cc...

Hi, Well the bolt pattern is good, and the OEM MTD Blade Adapter works from the old B&S Engine... Put on a retro throttle cable just need to hook everything up, we will see...

Hi, I admittedly, do not usually buy a brand new crate engine with my Lawn Equipment, most to all, are used. Looked in to the break-in of this engine... Have always heard to break-in, with DINO Oil, to seat the Rings to the Cylinder Walls. Picked up some B&S 30 wt. 4 cycle oil for that...

Hi, It was not getting enough Fuel???

Hi, Gave my Honda self propelled walk behind Mower to my Sister and was getting by with just my Snapper Rider, BUT... Turned some weedy Flower beds into just grass and now need something that can get where the Snapper can not... Have a Buddy that runs a Mower Shop, and he had a...

Hi, Years ago, I took a 3 day Seminar on Machine Scraping... The Teacher had a few tools he wanted to sale. Bought this Level just to have it, as it was a good deal. The bottom was scrapped by the Owners Brother, who was a full time Pro Scraper!

Hi, This^^^ As stated, those were made for scraping/machine reconditioning, to my mind?

Hi, Thanks, good info, but not seeing the mess problem yet with mine, but... Looked at the Burr Upgrade and don't see any reason at this time, to do it... Very happy with the grind, I'm getting!

Hi, As long as you are happy, that is all that matters... I think you can go down the "Coffee Rabbit Hole", as far as you want!

Hi, As a sort of "After Action Report"... I bought some Jamaican Medium Roast Beans, and ground them at a coarser 10 setting on the Baratza... This is more optimum for Mocha Pot, as the water pressure is much lower than a higher pressure Expresso Machine... (finer grind) Made an...

Hi, You have a well liked, real Burr Grinder, so I see no problem. (my opinion) I looked at the Cuisinart also, and as I said it is very well regarded. I just like to be able to work on things myself, and like Baratza's philosophy of repair it, instead of pitch it! The Encore, can...

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