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    HF Predator 173cc 5.5 HP on a MTD Mower???

    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!
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    HF Predator 173cc 5.5 HP on a MTD Mower???

    Hi, It's fine, I wanted the Fuel Shutoff, easy to get to and in the open... Thanks!
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    HF Predator 173cc 5.5 HP on a MTD Mower???

    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...
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    HF Predator 173cc 5.5 HP on a MTD Mower???

    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...
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    HF Predator 173cc 5.5 HP on a MTD Mower???

    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...
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    HF Predator 173cc 5.5 HP on a MTD Mower???

    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...
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    HF Predator 173cc 5.5 HP on a MTD Mower???

    Hi, It was not getting enough Fuel???
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    HF Predator 173cc 5.5 HP on a MTD Mower???

    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...
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    Machinists level.

    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!
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    Machinists level.

    Hi, This^^^ As stated, those were made for scraping/machine reconditioning, to my mind?
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    Any Baratza Coffee Grinder Owners Here???

    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!
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    Any Baratza Coffee Grinder Owners Here???

    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!
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    Any Baratza Coffee Grinder Owners Here???

    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...
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    Any Baratza Coffee Grinder Owners Here???

    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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    Any Baratza Coffee Grinder Owners Here???

    https://www.seriouseats.com/baratza-encore-review-11780164
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    Any Baratza Coffee Grinder Owners Here???

    Hi, Thanks, from my research, the Encore is considered the best bang for the buck, real Burr Grinder... That includes, quality of build, repair ability, parts availability, customer service, and support! Baratza, will also completely rebuild these if wanted or needed... With ALL of...
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    Any Baratza Coffee Grinder Owners Here???

    Hi, Thanks, I forgot to mention, my used Grinder, was missing a couple of small parts... A Detent that gives you the "click", when you change the grind setting and a Grommet Sleeve for one of the motor assembly bolts... Called Baratza and they are sending them for free! Not that...
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    Any Baratza Coffee Grinder Owners Here???

    Hi, Going back to Whole Bean Coffee,for my Mocha Pot, Cafe Con Leche, habit... Decided to up my Game with a real "Burr" Grinder instead of a slicer or chopper, so to speak! After days of looking seems the best budget real Grinder, was the Baratza Encore Grinder for $150 new... Did not...
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    Athol 614 1/2 Restoration

    Hi, My Starrett Vise, made by Athol!
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    WTS KETEPID Knife Sharpener!

    Hi, I have a KETIPED Angle Arm Knife Sharpener... Comes with OEM AO Stones with 3 after market Diamond Stones. I will take $75 SHIPPED CONUS... Paid by USPS Money Order...
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