ok, i think i understand what the difference between a full and half crank is. (correct me if im wrong).

When i pulled the legend2000 mower apart (to replace the starting spindle, directly below it was the crankshaft (which was only supported by the bottom), ie: A powertorque/halfcrank.

With this edger, the starting mechanism is offset (i can see how yanking the cord engages a gear) so i can imagine with no impeding starting mechanism that the crankshaft is supported both underneath and above it. Is that correct?

Obviously my technical jargon is way off but if a diagram would express my understanding more clearly i am willing to draw one up representing my understanding of full vs half crankshaft.

Thanks for the offer of $100 Bruce, but i know you know your stuff, i was just pointing out that two different users had a difference of opinion and i didnt know who had it right (because i know squat compared to you fellas).


Last edited by Johno123; 12/01/10 06:20 PM.