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Posted by Pete C. on March 18, 2008, 5:26 pm
Bob F wrote:
>
> > My leaf vacuum tow-behind tipped over on its side while the engine was
> > running. A fire ensued and most of the plastic parts - fuel tank, air
> > filter housing, pull-start, etc. - were vaporized or incinerated
> > beyond recognition. The block appears to be fine and makes glug-glug
> > noises when I turn the blower impeller.
> >
> > I am reasonably handy - self-performed car repairs on occasion like
> > alternators, even a carburetor rebuild many years ago. Any advice
> > whether it would be foolhardy to buy replacement parts and rebuild the
> > existing engine, versus just buying a new one? I think I might save
> > between 100 and 200 USD if I just buy parts (and it works when I'm
> > finished).
> >
> > Also - are other small engines designed to fit where the B&S used to
> > sit? E.G. I see a "Duro-Power" on the net that has fewer plastic parts
> > and looks very similar.
> >
>
> Find a mower or something used with the same basic motor and either swap the
> motor or the parts as needed.
Get an identical replacement for the ~$200 from
http://www.northerntool.com or similar and keep the remains of the
incinerated one as a source of parts to maintain the new one.
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