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Don, what was the overall length of that when you were done? Originally was 9" ?

I recently repaired a vertical shaft 8HP Briggs and Stratton, was burning oil when replaced 20 years ago. I needed the engine for a project, pulled it apart, cleaned all the carbon build up, lapped the valves and replaced the rings. Clean tank, new fuel/air filters and plug. Also replaced the...

2nd day working on the 8hp Briggs. Runs but has no governor response. Ran out of patience. Its gotta be something simple I've overlooked. A couple more items to check before I post a thread and consult the collected wisdom of GJ...

Started up the repaired 8HP on my '64 Simplicity lawn mower. Got stumped by the governor but I think I've found the right corrective action. Can't get out there again until Monday...

Haircut. I haven't found a consistently good place since I move here however, yesterday I may have found one.

Mounted up the repaired 8HP in my '64 Simplicity Broadmoor. I'll be glad to get this little tractor back in service, I've missed it.

Clean up is awesome but keep in mind if critters were living (and poopin) under there that dust is potentially dangerous to your health and potentially fatal. Great progress, looking good!

Got rained out in the yard so I started reassembly of the tractor engine. Next step is bolt it in place, install the flywheel & belts.

They look light duty, didn't they make ticket punchers? Scratch that if the jaws are serrated.

"Connections made load to source"

Oil change and tire rotation on the Cruze Diesel DD. Wasted 2 hours with a couple of floor jacks that needed a rebuild over the winter.. I was pretty happy that I remembered how to reset the counter and relearn the TPI without looking it up. Then I started digging for all the components to open...

Its amazing that it's straight and hasn't been beaten up with a hammer. That handle doesn't look like it offers much of a grip either. Very cool!

Goat version too. People just don't travel with goats as much as they did in the old days...

Saw this in the "WTF Pictures" thread...

Helped my dad restring the tuner in his early 60s Zenith tabletop radio.

Had 6-71 200kW units on the USCG buoy tender and Academy sail training ship I was on. We could always find our way back to the ship, just listen for the screaming Jimmies...

Replaced the left front hub on my '14 Cruze Diesel. Definitely need to organize out there...

Electrical repairs on my sons '19 Kia Soul. He took it to the dealer for a CEL, they quoted over $500 to repair wiring chewed by rats. Made a solid repair and cleared the codes. His assigned parking place is next to a dumpster, we'll be searching for some preventative measures.

I went the same route with an Olds Intrigue we had. Replaced 3 drivers side fenders (1 for wife and each kid) and both drivers side doors. Sourced them thru car.part.com and kept the car reasonably presentable with matching body panels.

Another (proactive) solution I've heard of is a very light coat of RTV where the wheel contacts the drum/rotor. Its easily broken free and there's no lubricant that could get on the brakes.