Yes good tip grumpy,
I didn't mention that!
I had to refer back to the manual (pg. 74) at the time to check that... I got it the right way around, as there is a small 1/32"? oil drain hole in the offending bit which gives a clue to which way is "up" i.e. the hole faces down to allow misted oil to return to sump I assumed. This model vents to Atmosphere as it happens, I was tempted to drill a return to the carby, (for better pollution control) but decided against it. I figured it might stuff up the carby calibration and may cause "phantom" issues.
So what did it cost?
MFG Supply (USA) Order #1
Parts:
Air filter: $4.99
Gasket Set: $25.99
Needle and Seat: $2.59
Rings: $9.39
Shipping: $14.74
Total: 57.70
International credit card charge: $1.50? (I think thats about right)
MFG Supply (USA) Order #2
Parts:
Head gasket x2 $3.98
Base Gasket x2 $2.18
Oil Seal: $2.29
Air filter: $4.99
Rings: $9.39
Shipping: $13.17
Total:$36.00
International credit card charge: $1.50? (I think thats about right)
Outdoor King Order #1 (and my first one of many I suspect!)
Parts:
Muffler: $21.53
Carby bowl gasket: $8.37
Shipping: ~$2 (there are other Victa items in this order, so full cost of $10.50 not shown here)
Total: $31.90
Other costs:
Solvent: ~$20.00
Paint: ~$20
Sundries, ie. Power, blasting grit, oil, never sieze, bearing blue, lapping paste, gasket sealer, thinners, rags: ~$10
Total:~$50
Grand total: ~$178.60 with a few "spares"
How long did it take at FTE (full time equiv.) hours?
Dunno really I guess about a week, and had a heap of fun in the man cave
Merry Christmas all, and thank you grumpy
Regards,
John aka FAST GRASS (if it grows fast, mow it fast!)
