Recent content by Arthur Kill

By "under there" you mean, dropped down into the cylinder, right? :oops:

Yep, OHV valve related. Pulled off the OHV cover and right away noticed the valve spring just laying there. The valve was nowhere to be found, so the whole thing is probably down in the cylinder, busting apart. The rocker arm was broken and pieces of it were laying out, also the push-rod was...

Yes, I think you're right, the most logical explanation is that something is in there - but the more I ponder it, the more I think not "dropped in", but broke. I'm thinking likely a broken valve? You think? :oops:

Pretty sure it's not that. The piston goes up AND down when I turn the flywheel, so.... :oops:

It is. I wanted to survey the more experienced here because this engine has very little value unless it runs. Any investment in time and/or parts would surpass the engine's actual cash value. Got it from a friend who only reported that "he could not pull the rope." but i will ask him how it...

:D I know, I know. But the only pic I considered was the crushed spark plug, which isn't very exciting. Maybe I could get my wife to hold it in a bikini?

**Twilight Zone Music*** Toro 4-stroke, 87CC OHV Electric Start taking off a 18-inch snowthrower. Pull start is locked - pull the spark plug and it's CRUSHED, like the piston slammed into it. (Yes, I checked, it's the correct spark plug.) Pull the starter cover off and I can spin the fly-wheel...

I'm gonna follow that lead, thanks mass! I already saw something called "fire grenades" on google. Supposedly ceased to be used in the early 50's because of their toxicity, they were hurled at the base of a fire to extinguish. I'll keep you posted. Anyone else chime in if you have an idea...

It's about 18" tall and a slot on the back to hang it on the wall. There is a sealed glass vessel inside with about 40 ounces a liquid that seems to be the consistency of water. Anybody?

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Caliper, rotor or -- caliper and rotor. I'll take whatever you have as long as the price is reasonable. (Mine looks like this one)

SOLD!!! Thanks all for looking.

Thanks. 3/4" This engine has a 3/4 inch output shaft. :thumbsup:

$149. or best offer. Take the entire machine or just the engine, your choice.

Starts right up and runs strong. Still mounted to a Simplicity 755 Snowblower with a blown trans. (Transmission is obsolete as are many of the trans parts needed for rebuild) Has perfect working electric start. Manufacture year believed to be 1986. (blower housing stamp = H70-130261K...