Hi there, our church's ride on was taken in to the mower store after it went 'CLUNK'. They diagnosed motor as dead, offered to replace for $2500, and the church ended up buying a 2nd hand cox ride on for $2600.
Needless to say I ended up with the old ride on- which is now sitting in my yard. I think the conrod is broken - asthe piston is not moving up and down as the motor turns. I'm 'reasonably' mechanical but not super versed in these engines.
The machine itself is in reasonable repair - cutting deck ok - heel/toe operation ok and wheels, tyres, steering all ok.
Question for the experienced - if you were in my boots - would you
a) attempt to fix it?
b) attempt to buy a 2nd hand briggs engine and bolt on? (Where??)
c) buy a Chonda copy replacement engine and bolt on? - if so - where?
Cheers - I'm in Brisbane.
