Re: mowing

I figured another bolt could be purchased, but with the head broken off, how would I get the bolt out to put a new one in?, or for that matter " with the pieces in your hand " - I can't get the piece out. 

I suppose I could break down and call the ex.

Kitty
neIN, Zone 5
----- Original Message ----- From: "Donna" <gossiper@sbcglobal.net> 
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] mowing



I shouldn't be responding but.....

try an auto parts store with the pieces in your hand for a match up.
This happens all the time with oil drain plugs on cars and there are
replacement parts- whether it is just another plug or ways to fix the
threading. (heilcoil although I might be spelling it wrong, and I should
know it- we sell it!)
This also happens with spark plugs... more than most of you realize since most shops just do it and bury the cost. 

Anyways, they are cheap parts.

Donna


----- Original Message ----
From: Kitty <kmrsy@comcast.net>
To: gardenchat@hort.net
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 7:39:37 PM
Subject: [CHAT] mowing


I bought a mulching mower in 92.  Loved it.  Last fall the blade hit a
stone. I bought a new blade. But when I tried to put it on, the part that 
connects it to the engine broke.  I replaced that.  But couldn't get it
tight enough to stay on. The other day I tried to start it, forgetting that the blade wasn't attached. Pull string stuck. Today I attached the blade, 
yanked my arm out trying to pull rope, but it came out - I think all the
way - but still no start.  Cleaned the spark plug, checked the oil.  Could
use some oil, decided to drain and add new. Drain screw was gooey; came out 
too easily.  Drained oil and put screw back in and, as I twisted it, it
broke off.  This just seems like the last straw.

Can this mower be saved?  The piece of the bolt is still in there, but not
tight, can't put oil in it. I gave up for now and got another mower but not sure I want to give this one up if it can be saved without putting much more $ into it. I have always liked this mower and they don't seem to make them 
like this anymore.

Kitty
neIN, Zone 5

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