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Posted by Harry K on March 18, 2008, 10:12 pm
> 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.
>
> Advice welcomed . . . TIA
>
> John in Ohio
If you do decide to repair it, find a junker from your neighbor for
most of the parts. If that fails, see your local "small engine guy".
They always have a pile of junkers out back. You may find all you
need off one of them at a big discount.
Harry K
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