On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:06:01 -0400, clare wrote:
Check your local lawn mower "bone yard" for a carb that hasn't got
the bushings all worn out of it and start over with it.

Yes - watch this space... I brought home an almost-identical mower
yesterday, except that it's got the 7-speed transmission and an 11HP B+S
engine (rather than my 5-speed / 10HP). I think the carb's identical
though - I suspect most of the engine is, and it's just a different bore/
stroke.

Actually, the 'new' mower's possibly a better long-term candidate than
the current one. For 15 years of standing out in the open it's pretty
solid. Front axle and tires are shot, and there's something up with the
deck, but those would swap over easily enough.

I think I'll use engine parts from it to get my current one going (I can
last about one more week before mowing), but after that screw around with
it some and see if I can get it up and running.

cheers

Jules