wbarbour, I agree that your fuel pump is going out. I don't think you can repair it there not hard to put on.
MtHam, I don't mean to take away for this post, but I have been searching this forum for the size of the v belt for a 1983 troy bilt horse. I see that you have one, could you help me. I can't find one that will work without slipping.
Thanks
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