Recent content by scottyboy

I'd like to say thanks for the suggestions. It was as simple as cleaning the spark arrester and cleaning out the carb. Many thanks from a relative newbee. I appreciate the lack of mockery at my limited knowledge but I'm learnin', slowly but surely. Thanks in part to this site. Best wishes all.

Does anyone know of a reasonably priced torque wrench that is accurate enough to do small engine repairs. Honda GX 340. It's just for DIY repairs for my two little machines. Thanks, Scotty[wsmile]

That's exactly what my brother and myself thought. After taking off the OHV cover and check things out, valves seem ok. It appears to be a neglected spark arrester. A soaking in solvent and a good wire brushing seems to have done the trick. I guess when they say...every 100 hours, they mean it...

I'm interested in hearing some opinions for the "best" general purpose machine. I've been running a 13 hp Honda gx390 and am looking to step up to a more professional machine with a higher gpm. The 13 hp gx390 home depot special just doesn't cut it. I don't have a huge amount of money to invest...

I have a 11 hp honda pressure washer, I experienced some power loss and a pitch change in the sound of the machine while operating. There is unburned fuel because a small flame is firing out the muffler periodically. Any suggestions??? Thanks, Scotty, [help]

Hi one and all, I relatively new to posting. Does anybody here specialize in high rise exteriors. I'm looking to start a business in this area. I have a few years of experience with various staging and boatswain chairs. I'd like to hear some of the trials and tribulations that pertain to this...