Camon c150

[fair1535]

Honda GX390 13HP, hadn't done that much work either, gutted

[Rich2484]

ok. two choices.

 

new engine.

 

or new rings, depending if cylinder shot, but might be salvigable, did the engine sieze up or did you stop it in time? can it be turned over?

[fair1535]

engine not seized

[Rich2484]

ok. so check oil level.

 

then its take it apart and have a look.

 

oh and have a look at valves and rockers etc.

[fair1535]

Appreciate it, thank you.

[hedgesparrow]

....that sort of seizure can cause damage to pot or rings " absolutely bang on.

 

New plug and fresh fuel sorted the poor running. After 10mins work at home, the only thing I did do right, I suddenly disappeared in a white oily fog !!!!! guess the pot/rings were damaged as suggested, bummer.

 

Anyone know of independent close to Rotherham who could sort before I cart it off to an established garden maintenance dealer.

 

Cheers

Steve

 

if its a honda engine then will need a new barrel and piston set as ali not cast iron. you may be lucky if you take head off that one of the rings broke hence all the smoke may get away with new piston and get barrel polished by a engine rebuilder

[fair1535]

Thank you.

 

Been down to local garden machinery store, £40 an hour !!!!!

 

I might keep eye out for a recon unit to get me back working and take a look at mine over the winter period

[fair1535]

Just a thought, would I be restricted to a gx390 or could I use/fit a similar powered/larger briggs and Stratton and has anyone had an occasion to fit an alternative, cheers

[fair1535]

Quick update.

 

Fresh oil, carb flush and running like new. With chipping blade regrind, its like using new machine, worked all day yesterday and never missed a beat.

 

Got off lightly with that one

[tractorboy1]

Quick update.

 

Fresh oil, carb flush and running like new. With chipping blade regrind, its like using new machine, worked all day yesterday and never missed a beat.

 

Got off lightly with that one

 

Thats good news