Recent content by mark1

I have 3 gas pressure washers. They do a great job, picked em up for cheap as they needed pump repairs. BUT if I'm say on my roof pressure washing and run out of fuel my wife can fuel em but has not enough umpth to pull the starter. Recently I picked up a Electric start gas one. It has a small...

While mowing with my old GT235 occasionally the Battery Indicater light will come on.By the time I get off mower and open the hood it's off. Thinking a bad connection but where to look? and ideas? Thanks

I have a JD445,,Just rebuilt the engine 23 HP Kawasaki FD620 water cooled with new rings.steel cam,etc.tractor itself in good condition 2000 hours,all body panels good shape the seat is in poor condition.Has a 60" deck,in good condition with Gator blades.The orig.engine went bad plastic cam...

I was given a JD445 with a blown engine, owner removed and took motor apart, far to destroyed to rebuild.I purchased a used engine.I have it all installed except for 2 wires.Down at the starter motor you have the big battery cable and 2 grey wires on a ring terminal and also 2 black wires on a...

After many years since purchasing.getting it shipped,assembling and just having an enjoyable time with my tractor age (mine) and lack of use tells me it's time to put it up for sale.Anyone know of where to advertise it?Ebay? craigs list? swap sheets? Also what kind of a price I should ask? It's...

I wanted to change the antifreeze on my GX345 but cannot find any drain for it.anyone know the procedure? Thanks

I used to have axcess to a great machine shop. Downsizing put an end to it tho. Does anyone have use of a metal lathe that can make me 4 simple axle's Just need 1" aluminum or steel rod,12" long with the first 3" from each end cut down to 5/8" and a hole in each end for a cotter pin. I need to...

Ok winter job is to repair/rebuild the 18 horsepower Briggs & Stratton 350777 engine in my GT235.anyone have an old engine they wish to sell for parts? Need the crankshaft and block/cylinder and whatever other parts are avail.

Hi Anyone out there have any parts for an old B&S engine 350777 Case,crank,conn rods heads. etc. Trying to rebuild an old motor.on the cheap.

Ok guys.I decided to put my Cub Cadet 1863 up for sale.It's got the Kohler 18 Hp engine.with 512 original hours on it. Also has a 54" 3 blade deck.With Gator blades.Cuts great.Runs hot but it always has. I have a few extra parts for it,Blades/starter etc. I need to get it washed up and a few...

Hi, Anyone had any experience purchasing and installing a lift, 2 post or 4 post in their garage? Everytime I have one of my vehicles serviced I end up wishing I did it myself.I used to do just about everything myself but the last few years I find I'm usually to busy and have it done, just to...

The tractor is a Jinma 284 with the 385 engine. A while ago, I bought the new fuel filter assembly and decided I may as well replace the line that goes from the fuel pump/accross the top of all three injectors and then to the side of the tank near the top. the new line is the one with metal...

Anyone with tractors that use "fuse wire" I have a supply of cards with 5,10 & 15 amp and cards with 5,15 and 30 amp wire.Just pm me.

Hi.I just bought a GT235. The person who owned it had to replace the engine a few years ago. (B&S 18Hp V twin)as it spun a bearing. Now this one had a loose exhaust valve guide and it held the valve open. I replaced the head and a few gaskets and seems to run fine. I'd like to change the 42"...

Hi Anyone ever done a "repower" on a Cub Cadet 1250,1450 or 1650? My ole 1450 engine has about had it.after 30+ years I rebuilt it,years ago. Now I'm tired of babying it.It runs ok,then slows down backfires a few times then it's ok for a little bit.I think it's valves. But it's hard to put out...