Hi Bruce,

> 1.Can you take out the plug and just check if the white insulator has carbon on it.

Yes it has carbon coating it.

> 2. Did they replace the points and condensor when they did the overhall?

Well considering I am having a bugger of a time getting the bowl off I think it is unlikely ... do you have some tips on removing the bowl? It has a steel nut that seems to go into the bowl casing .. I will send you some pics.

> 3. Did you replace the spark plug (if it is a champion replace it with either NGK or KLG).

It is a champion N21, I will get a replacement.

> If the mower has had a full overhaul it should start by the second pull not taking 5 pulls. When you go to start it do you hold down then brass primer on the carby till fuel flows out before you pull the rope or do you keep pressing it up and down like everyone else?

he he .. no I hold it down until it flows from the overflow

> Did you check that the cylinder bolts are tight where it bolts on to the crancase?

Not yet .. will check

> Also check the nut that holds the blade plate on and see if you have any shinny part behind the washer.

No shinny part ... however the blade plate washer was cracked through but it was still holding fast.

> When it stops on you I want you to take the plug out straight away and check for spark.

Bowl and paws finally completely slipping ... can no longer start. Will do this as soon as I can start it again.

I think it is time to order some parts. I will send you an email to get some pricing on parts.

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Cheers

James

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