The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #51 Posted July 12, 2022 Bye the air fill cap I mean 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #52 Posted July 12, 2022 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #53 Posted July 12, 2022 There’s my rjs rims the one on the other side on the front is the worst with a hole you could stick yer pinky finger in 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,261 #54 Posted July 13, 2022 1 hour ago, The Freightliner Guy said: There’s my rjs rims the one on the other side on the front is the worst with a hole you could stick yer pinky finger in JB Weld will make it good enough to use a tube in the tire. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #55 Posted July 13, 2022 Ok thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,756 #56 Posted July 13, 2022 On 7/11/2022 at 6:00 PM, The Freightliner Guy said: For a pulley remover Many auto parts stores will loan you one 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #57 Posted July 13, 2022 Would it be worth it to just try it how it is for testing or is that to dangerous and risky for my leg? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #58 Posted July 13, 2022 Also do any of y’all know how hard it’d be to replace the rip cord spring 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #59 Posted July 13, 2022 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #60 Posted July 13, 2022 As you can see it’s not spooled all the way in cuz it doesn’t retract I have to manually rewind the cord by turning the pulley on the motor with my bare hands but I’ve never attempted to actually start it cus the carb and tank needs cleaning and I don’t want to have to hand cranck the cord in after every pull 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #61 Posted July 13, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, The Freightliner Guy said: As you can see it’s not spooled all the way in cuz it doesn’t retract I have to manually rewind the cord by turning the pulley on the motor with my bare hands but I’ve never attempted to actually start it cus the carb and tank needs cleaning and I don’t want to have to hand cranck the cord in after every pull There is a long coiled spring inside the cover that normally retracts the cable. It is supposed to have a ratchet that disconnects the starter mechanism from the engine flywheel when the engine is running or when the rope has been retracted. It's NOT a good sign that you can wind the cord by turning the engine backward! If you decide to try to fix it, be sure to wear sturdy eye protection and gloves. The spring is very powerful, will uncoil unexpectedly like a vicious snake (it is several feet long), and will be quite tricky to get properly wound back with the rope properly wound in. There are probably some YouTube videos on how to do it--it's not easily described in words! Edited July 13, 2022 by Handy Don 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #62 Posted July 13, 2022 Ok thanks also here’s a pic of grandpa Reese on my rj 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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ineedanother 1,369 #64 Posted July 13, 2022 4 hours ago, The Freightliner Guy said: Also do any of y’all know how hard it’d be to replace the rip cord spring A couple options (pull cord, rip cords come on parachutes ask me how I know). If the spring has broken, sometimes it's just as easy to go to a used mower graveyard and pick one up for a few bucks. B&S 5 hp are pretty common. As @Handy Don has said, the next part is easier done than said but I'll give it a shot... If the spring is still intact but just needs tension, it's a pretty easy fix. Remove the shroud (containing the cord and spring), and it will likely either have a center bolt, or a series of tabs around the outside holding the spool in place. Whichever method, There is enough slop to bend the tabs up or loosen the bolt to where you can dig the cord out with a pick or screw driver where it enters the shroud and wrap it in the direction which will tighten the spring while holding the spool from lifting out of the shroud. Usually one rotation will be sufficient. Two could be too much. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #65 Posted July 13, 2022 Ok thanks hopefully I don’t die haha and hopefully I don’t round the bolts but thanks guys for the info 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #66 Posted July 13, 2022 How would I bring it to a stop cuz I don’t think it has brakes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,756 #67 Posted July 14, 2022 There should be a brake band on the left side of the transmission 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #68 Posted July 14, 2022 Is it the fly wheel thing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #69 Posted July 14, 2022 16 hours ago, Handy Don said: There is a long coiled spring inside the cover that normally retracts the cable. It is supposed to have a ratchet that disconnects the starter mechanism from the engine flywheel when the engine is running or when the rope has been retracted. It's NOT a good sign that you can wind the cord by turning the engine backward! If you decide to try to fix it, be sure to wear sturdy eye protection and gloves. The spring is very powerful, will uncoil unexpectedly like a vicious snake (it is several feet long), and will be quite tricky to get properly wound back with the rope properly wound in. There are probably some YouTube videos on how to do it--it's not easily described in words! Would this work 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #70 Posted July 14, 2022 Probably looks like this. You can see this is shipped with a steel band holding it compressed--gives you an idea of its potential! The outer hook is to the housing somewhere and the inner hook is to the spindle that the pull rope wraps around. The spindle also has the ratchet that engages the flywheel cup. I think you really need to look for some videos and manuals for the Briggs engine to get a more solid feel for this. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #71 Posted July 14, 2022 Do what do you think is wrong with the spring 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #72 Posted July 14, 2022 Sorry miss typed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #73 Posted July 14, 2022 If you've got the shroud off, take several closeup pictures of the inside of the shroud from different angles showing the recoil mechanism and also the cup bolted to the flywheel and post 'em. There are lots of possible problems. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #74 Posted July 14, 2022 Ok I’ll get those as soon as I can but I might end up rounding the bolts hopefully not though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #75 Posted July 14, 2022 I’ll tell you guys the day I’m taking the rj home hopefully soon I need my dad to help me cuz he owns all the trailers we have 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
