thanks fellas. managed to get a starter that works on it. but now have another problem. one week ago this mower started first go. today i started it again (with drill and socket)started after a few turns then ran like a pig got the revs right up then down thenupndownagain then idled it for 5 mins sounded real sick then died. now i have that much compression i can not even get it to turn with the drill.
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[Linked Image] fluid in the wrong spot is not a good look i presume
I am thinking i put the wrong blade plate back on maybe?
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something in the back of my brain is telling me i have stuffed this motor?
Sean

motorwannabe