EDUCATIONAL INCUBATION & HATCHING CHAT THREAD, w/ Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs

[kwhites634]

I'm sure it worked fine the last time it was used. I'm also sure that no one has used it in 15 or 20 years. Maybe longer.

If that's the case, I wouldn't even try to fix it myself. I'd load it up & take it to the shop. Unless the gas was drained the carb probably needs replacing(internal & external gaskets probably dried out by now) & any rubber fuel lines are for sure shot, along with the fuel filter.
I know you don't drive, so getting it to the shop might be a hassle. If you helped tear those Harleys down, maybe you can rebuild the carb. My guess is that it probably has a Vanguard twin cylinder engine, maybe 20 hp......good engine. My chipper's about the same vintage & has been sitting about the same amount of time; it won't start, either.

 

[kwhites634]

gotta get busy....bbl

 

[BullChick]

If that's the case, I wouldn't even try to fix it myself. I'd load it up & take it to the shop. Unless the gas was drained the carb probably needs replacing(internal & external gaskets probably dried out by now) & any rubber fuel lines are for sure shot, along with the fuel filter.
I know you don't drive, so getting it to the shop might be a hassle. If you helped tear those Harleys down, maybe you can rebuild the carb. My guess is that it probably has a Vanguard twin cylinder engine, maybe 20 hp......good engine. My chipper's about the same vintage & has been sitting about the same amount of time; it won't start, either.

If I were evil, I do know someone that can do it. He used to tear down and rebuild motorcycles in his sleep. He now works his magic on cars and pickups. He will be here soon, but I can't ask him to work while visiting. Besides, his back is horrible. He'd kill himself!

 

[duluthralphie]

If it turns over, after removing the spark plug you are halfway there.


What type of motor does it have? Is the fuel gravity of fuelpump/diaphram?

If you replace all the rubber like White's says, you might be able to order a complete carb online, replacing a carb that has been setting that long is many times cheaper and easier than fixing it.

I got taken by a DR product once....Anyone need a "motorized wheelbarrow"?

 

[Cynthia12]

Mike, I've been meaning to tell you that I love your avvy. That dog is good looking, from any side. Love the markings. I've always loved this doggy.

 

[BantyChooks]

Mike, I've been meaning to tell you that I love your avvy. That dog is good looking, from any side. Love the markings. I've always loved this doggy.

We keep telling him it looks like a rabbit in a jar.

 

[kwhites634]

If I were evil, I do know someone that can do it. He used to tear down and rebuild motorcycles in his sleep. He now works his magic on cars and pickups. He will be here soon, but I can't ask him to work while visiting. Besides, his back is horrible. He'd kill himself!

How many guesses do I get as to who it is?

 

[kwhites634]

If it turns over, after removing the spark plug you are halfway there.


What type of motor does it have? Is the fuel gravity of fuelpump/diaphram?

If you replace all the rubber like White's says, you might be able to order a complete carb online, replacing a carb that has been setting that long is many times cheaper and easier than fixing it.

I got taken by a DR product once....Anyone need a "motorized wheelbarrow"?

I looked at those. More like a cart?
How'd you get taken?

 

[duluthralphie]

I looked at those. More like a cart?
How'd you get taken?

I was dumb enough to buy it...

It has almost enough power to pull itself. If you notice the ads they have it filled with light weight stuff.

The rear "steering" wheel takes enough weight off the drivers, that it cannot pull itself...

 

[BullChick]

How many guesses do I get as to who it is?

As many as you want.