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We were given an old 2 stroke lawn mower with a broken pull start. It just so happens that in my socket set is a socket that fits the nut at the end of the crank. I got out the drill, attached the socket and gingerly turned the motor over slowly with the drill. Its got compression so I cleaned the air filter & plug, set the gap & checked the fuel lines.Should I give her a bit with the drill and see if it'll start or is it likely the engine will throw the drill into my face, shin or other body part? The conclution is a bit boring as I managed to repair the starter mechanism
modified on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 8:20 PM
I would not like to advise you just in case you find things go pear shaped but I will share an experience of my own if you like:- 2 stroke generator was hard to start, removed side cover, fitted appropriate socket to my good Bosch 14.4v[^] which turned it WAY faster than the pull cord can make it go. After a few seconds of sputtering and smoke from the generator I withdrew the drill as it finally started. Points to note: *The socket was a very snug fit to the drill so it couldn't easily come off regardless *I worked in such a way that should the socket for some reason fly off or whatever I was clear of danger. My advice to you:- Call MythBusters :) Cheers :)
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Steve Echols wrote:
This sounds like a Darwin award in the making
Yeah, all I need is a case of beer and some mates to stand around and watch!
Josh Gray wrote:
Yeah, all I need is a case of beer and some mates to stand around and watch!
I'll turn up and video it for you if you provide the beer.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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I would not like to advise you just in case you find things go pear shaped but I will share an experience of my own if you like:- 2 stroke generator was hard to start, removed side cover, fitted appropriate socket to my good Bosch 14.4v[^] which turned it WAY faster than the pull cord can make it go. After a few seconds of sputtering and smoke from the generator I withdrew the drill as it finally started. Points to note: *The socket was a very snug fit to the drill so it couldn't easily come off regardless *I worked in such a way that should the socket for some reason fly off or whatever I was clear of danger. My advice to you:- Call MythBusters :) Cheers :)
NOD32 user wrote:
*The socket was a very snug fit to the drill so it couldn't easily come off regardless
Yeah thats what I was worried about. The socket set is cheap and its only the sprung loaded ball bearing holding the socket into the adapter that goes into the drill chuck.
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Josh Gray wrote:
Yeah, all I need is a case of beer and some mates to stand around and watch!
I'll turn up and video it for you if you provide the beer.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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NOD32 user wrote:
*The socket was a very snug fit to the drill so it couldn't easily come off regardless
Yeah thats what I was worried about. The socket set is cheap and its only the sprung loaded ball bearing holding the socket into the adapter that goes into the drill chuck.
In that case, definitely film it! :laugh: Cheers :)
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[putting on safety goggles and gloves] No, that sounds fine. :)
Best wishes, Hans
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... if it isn't one of those older drum lawnmowers ... I would definitely remove he blades ... :omg:
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We were given an old 2 stroke lawn mower with a broken pull start. It just so happens that in my socket set is a socket that fits the nut at the end of the crank. I got out the drill, attached the socket and gingerly turned the motor over slowly with the drill. Its got compression so I cleaned the air filter & plug, set the gap & checked the fuel lines.Should I give her a bit with the drill and see if it'll start or is it likely the engine will throw the drill into my face, shin or other body part? The conclution is a bit boring as I managed to repair the starter mechanism
modified on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 8:20 PM
Josh Gray wrote:
Should I give her a bit with the drill and see if it'll start or is it likely the engine will throw the drill into my face, shin or other body part?
I doubt you have a 5kw drill capable of doing that :)
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Josh Gray wrote:
Should I give her a bit with the drill and see if it'll start or is it likely the engine will throw the drill into my face, shin or other body part?
I doubt you have a 5kw drill capable of doing that :)
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We were given an old 2 stroke lawn mower with a broken pull start. It just so happens that in my socket set is a socket that fits the nut at the end of the crank. I got out the drill, attached the socket and gingerly turned the motor over slowly with the drill. Its got compression so I cleaned the air filter & plug, set the gap & checked the fuel lines.Should I give her a bit with the drill and see if it'll start or is it likely the engine will throw the drill into my face, shin or other body part? The conclution is a bit boring as I managed to repair the starter mechanism
modified on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 8:20 PM
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You realise that for about $30 you can usually buy a new pull-cord assembly from your local mower shop, right?
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Tractor + slasher = very dangerous... I have two kids under 8. Therefore me driving tractor through grass with slasher attached = very dangerous for kids. Hence chance of losing a child (under slasher) is as high as the grass (currently about a metre high in the back paddock). It's not funny when you have to explain it... :rolleyes: (Some would say it's not funny period.)
------------------------------------------- Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don't walk behind me, I may not lead; Just bugger off and leave me alone!!
Can't you just keep the kids indoors / away while cutting the grass? Doesn't seem an insurmountable problem...
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We were given an old 2 stroke lawn mower with a broken pull start. It just so happens that in my socket set is a socket that fits the nut at the end of the crank. I got out the drill, attached the socket and gingerly turned the motor over slowly with the drill. Its got compression so I cleaned the air filter & plug, set the gap & checked the fuel lines.Should I give her a bit with the drill and see if it'll start or is it likely the engine will throw the drill into my face, shin or other body part? The conclution is a bit boring as I managed to repair the starter mechanism
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That's going a little south of the groin.
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[putting on safety goggles and gloves] No, that sounds fine. :)
Best wishes, Hans
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Yeah I agree with Hans .. sounds fine. What? Where am I going? Oh nowhere. I just left something behind this big wall. You carry on. :)
The only thing unpredictable about me is just how predictable I'm going to be.
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You'll need some kind of explosion for the finale, like a Folgers coffee can filled with siphoned gas and some Swisher Sweets. Right on! :-)
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Ah go with Chlorine and Brake Fluid .. makes a bigger bang .. and hey a nice cloud of toxic gas .. lol. As my dad used to say .. if it's worth doing it's worth doing properly :)
The only thing unpredictable about me is just how predictable I'm going to be.
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ghle wrote:
Stupid idea. Use a rope.
Geez Im stupid. Only thing between me and hospital is CP!
LOL It's too late for that now .. we're on a role :)
The only thing unpredictable about me is just how predictable I'm going to be.
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We were given an old 2 stroke lawn mower with a broken pull start. It just so happens that in my socket set is a socket that fits the nut at the end of the crank. I got out the drill, attached the socket and gingerly turned the motor over slowly with the drill. Its got compression so I cleaned the air filter & plug, set the gap & checked the fuel lines.Should I give her a bit with the drill and see if it'll start or is it likely the engine will throw the drill into my face, shin or other body part? The conclution is a bit boring as I managed to repair the starter mechanism
modified on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 8:20 PM
Hey Josh, can you give a me run down of your primary skills. Just so I can brush up to fill any potential gap in the market :)
The only thing unpredictable about me is just how predictable I'm going to be.
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_Damian S_ wrote:
You realise that for about $30 you can usually buy a new pull-cord assembly from your local mower shop, right?
And where's the fun in that eh? The Mrs wants me to take it and have it fixed / serviced but I wanna play around and see if I can get it going. The spring for the recoil of the cord is stuffed and to get to it I have to take off one side of the crank case. I figure if I do that Ill have to make a new gasket, retighten to the correct torque etc. Doesnt seem worth the effort when a new mower from China is only $200
I hear ya. I justified buying a welder so I could repair a crack on the deck of my mower. Burning metal - now that is way cool! I can't understand how the starter recoil spring went under anything that needs a gasket. I've torn apart my share of mowers (and starters), and the starting mechanism is always bolted on externally. Regarding the payoff being $30/hour. If I'm lounging watching the telli, my cost ain't $30/hour. So if do it myself, I save $30/hour, not loose $60/hour. I wouldn't be working anyhow during that time. Good luck. Send pictures. We'll send flowers to cheer you up.
Gary
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I say film it, and you'll probably win funniest home videos
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We were given an old 2 stroke lawn mower with a broken pull start. It just so happens that in my socket set is a socket that fits the nut at the end of the crank. I got out the drill, attached the socket and gingerly turned the motor over slowly with the drill. Its got compression so I cleaned the air filter & plug, set the gap & checked the fuel lines.Should I give her a bit with the drill and see if it'll start or is it likely the engine will throw the drill into my face, shin or other body part? The conclution is a bit boring as I managed to repair the starter mechanism
modified on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 8:20 PM
