...that something really strange happened to me today.
I was out on my trike and I could hear a really raucous group gathering but could not see the source of it.
Anyway, about 5 minutes later I had to retrace my steps and was diverted onto a...
Oh Brian, that's a tough one. So sorry to hear this. I remember how I felt when my Dad died (he was only 56 and I was 31. It really laid me low). Chin up mate.
Should have clarified
Pushrod engine with hydraulic lifters, engine stripdown to get at them 😟
They'll free up with an engine run I think, only ran it for 30 secs or less.
It makes no difference, I have tried it both ways.
The more I read about it all the more I think it needs a new carb, but I have yet to change the plug.
Modern petrol seems to play absolute total havoc with carbs, well small ones, and even carb...
Would you believe it ??
Trying to set tappets on my little landy Kohlar engine only to find that they are hydraulic lifters 🤔
I'll have to flush the engine and put fresh oil in to see if that solves the noisey tappet problem, it's been stood...
Well it's not rained, yet!
So the football tournament in the stadium nearly opposite our place has been going on all morning, finishing off with a lunch, obvs.
Seems quiet now. And it has suddenly got very dark, the opposite of wHat Monsieur...
As usual you only think about this sort of thing when you need it, which is too late!
I expect I'll manage to find a way of getting the outside of the plug to touch the metal of the motor while yanking on the start cord. But I may not be able...
Couldn't find me nife at wuk yesdi. We has wuked together for many years. Eye were sad to fink eye'd lost him or he'd been taken. May only be an auto retracting carpet nife burrits been reliable and friendly over the years. Gorra nuvva one but it...
Morning all!
Want to get W to help me test to see if I can get a spark. (Yes, I know, should have done this much earlier!) But she being she will "create" a bit before this happens. Before that I'll have to help her fill up her new raised bed...
Perhaps I should come out for a couple of weeks & help you fix everything, well after ive done our kitchen or id get strung
up by the bollock :oops: 🤣🤣