Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.)/Expert Profile

BEN

U.S.
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Expertise

I will answer most questions related to this field of small engine repairs,servicing them and trouble shooting problem.Can not answer questions with out the proper Engine Model#,Spec # and Manufacture.

Experience in the area

Presently own a small engine repair shop and a Electrical contracting business.I have been in this field for 26 years.

Education/Credentials

Kohler,Briggs & Stratton,Tecumseh,MTD,Honda,and other Dealer Schools

Awards and Honors

HONORABLE DISCHARGE FROM THE UNITED STATES NAVY VIET NAM SERVICE MEDAL,GOOD CONDUCT AWARD EXPERT MARKSMANSHIP AWARD

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.71
  • Timeliness 9.93
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 1
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 1
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 1537
  • Volunteer Since 2007-04-23
  • Prestige Points 7610

Recent Reviews from Users

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    K = Knowledgeability    C = Clarity of Response    T = Timeliness    P = Politeness
UserDateKCTPComments
Bill Loewenhagen10/31/0910101010 
clayton wood10/31/0910101010 
allan10/21/0910101010Thanks Ben, I just needed a shove .....
clay10/08/0910101010 
James Deising09/26/0910101010Thank you very much.

Recent Answers from BEN

2009-11-05 LAWNBOY 6.5 HP 2O INCH MOWER:

Perry Does the oil smell like gas? Does the engine smoke?Check to see how much oil is in the mower over filing will cause this problem also.Also The rings inside the mower may be getting bad, and if

2009-10-30 John deer 726 carb problems:

Clayton The problem sounds like the carburetor float is sticking it may be time to rebuild the carb. Pieces of trash get lodged in the carb needle valve and causes it to stay open.If you know how remove

2009-10-21 Tecumseh engine on snowblower won't run:

Greg The engine you have is a Tecumseh HS50 67307K First of all make sure that the carb has no leaks around the intake also make sure the fuel filter is clean.The primer bulb should be somewhat firm

2009-10-20 International cub cadet hydrostatic 123:

Allan Sounds like the timing is off This is a little help on setting the point gap and ignition timing Perform the following whenever the breaker points assembly is replaced or where a timing problem

2009-10-19 12.5 briggs & Stratton ride on lawn mower:

Kieran There can be numerous reasons for the engine to quit running when it gets up to operating temperature.. expansion of metal parts where bolts/screws aren't tight enough, breakdown of the condenser

 

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